Framecad Manual

November 2012
2012 FRAMECAD Limited
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FRAMECAD ProDesign User Manual November 2012
Basic Table of Contents

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 PREFACE ................................................................................................................................................... 8 INTENDED USE OF SOFTWARE .................................................................................................................. 9 STANDARD CAD HOT KEYS ..................................................................................................................... 11 SUGGESTED BASIC PROCEDURE ............................................................................................................. 12 WALL LAYOUTS ...................................................................................................................................... 13 TRUSS LAYOUTS ..................................................................................................................................... 43 FLOOR LAYOUTS ..................................................................................................................................... 70 ROOF LAYOUTS ...................................................................................................................................... 91 MISCELLANEOUS .................................................................................................................................. 107 COMMAND SUMMARY .................................................................................................................... 112 SOME COMMON PROBLEMS ............................................................................................................ 122 ENGINEERING STATEMENTS ............................................................................................................. 124
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Table of Contents
1 2 3 4 5 PREFACE ................................................................................................................................................... 8 INTENDED USE OF SOFTWARE .................................................................................................................. 9 STANDARD CAD HOT KEYS ..................................................................................................................... 11 SUGGESTED BASIC PROCEDURE ............................................................................................................. 12 WALL LAYOUTS ...................................................................................................................................... 13 5.1 NEW LAYOUT DRAWING ............................................................................................................................. 13 5.2 BSET BORDER SETUPS ............................................................................................................................... 13 5.3 COMMAND REFERENCE............................................................................................................................... 16 5.4 PTF TRACE FRAME .................................................................................................................................... 17 5.5 PANEL EDITING ......................................................................................................................................... 21 5.5.1 PE Panel Extend............................................................................................................................ 21 5.5.2 PT Panel Trim ............................................................................................................................... 21 5.5.3 IP Inherit Properties ..................................................................................................................... 22 5.5.4 PF Panel Fillet ............................................................................................................................... 22 5.5.5 PJ Panel Join ................................................................................................................................. 22 5.5.6 PC Panel Cut ................................................................................................................................. 23 5.5.7 PS Panel Square ........................................................................................................................... 23 5.5.8 PM Panel Mitre ............................................................................................................................ 23 5.5.9 PL Panel Lengthen ........................................................................................................................ 23 5.5.10 PX Panel Crossing ......................................................................................................................... 24 5.6 INPUTTING OPENINGS................................................................................................................................. 24 5.6.1 UD User Defined Door Input......................................................................................................... 24 5.6.1 UW User Defined Window Input .................................................................................................. 24 5.7 PSA INSERT A STUD ARRAY ......................................................................................................................... 25 5.8 PIB INSERT BRACING ................................................................................................................................. 26 5.9 PLA PANEL LABELLING ............................................................................................................................... 27 5.10 REF REFERENCE POINTS ............................................................................................................................. 28 5.11 PIC PANEL INTEGRITY CHECK ...................................................................................................................... 29 5.12 PLI LIST FRAME ........................................................................................................................................ 30 5.12.1 Coding a Frame/Beam .................................................................................................................. 30 5.12.2 Listing an Opening ........................................................................................................................ 33 5.12.3 Listing a Brace Panel ..................................................................................................................... 35 5.12.4 Listing a 3D Entity ......................................................................................................................... 35 5.12.5 Listing a Beam ............................................................................................................................... 36 5.12.6 Listing a Reference Point ............................................................................................................... 37 5.13 DIMENSIONING ......................................................................................................................................... 38 5.13.1 DH Dimension Horizontally .......................................................................................................... 38 5.13.2 DV Dimension Vertically ............................................................................................................... 38 5.13.3 DA Dimension Aligned .................................................................................................................. 38 5.13.4 DOH Dimension Ordinates Horizontally ....................................................................................... 38 5.13.5 DOV Dimension Ordinates Vertically ........................................................................................... 39 5.13.6 DL Dimension Lengths .................................................................................................................. 39 5.14 ADDING TEXT............................................................................................................................................ 39 5.14.1 QT Quik Text ................................................................................................................................. 39
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5.14.2 Add/Edit Categories ...................................................................................................................... 40 5.15 OPENING LIBRARIES ................................................................................................................................... 41 5.15.1 The Basic Format .......................................................................................................................... 41 5.15.2 To Edit a File .................................................................................................................................. 42 5.15.3 To Create a File ............................................................................................................................. 42 6 TRUSS LAYOUTS ..................................................................................................................................... 43 6.1 ROOF BLOCK THEORY ................................................................................................................................. 43 6.1.1 Basis of Operation ......................................................................................................................... 43 6.1.2 Roof Theory ................................................................................................................................... 44 6.1.3 The Basic Truss Procedure............................................................................................................. 47 6.2 THE BASIC SETTINGS .................................................................................................................................. 48 6.2.1 Border Setups ................................................................................................................................ 48 6.2.2 TSET Truss Setup Options ............................................................................................................. 48 6.2.3 Loading Settings............................................................................................................................ 51 6.2.4 Roof Batten Settings ..................................................................................................................... 52 6.3 THE BASIC OPERATION ............................................................................................................................... 53 6.3.1 Quick Truss Command Reference ................................................................................................. 53 6.3.2 RRS Creating Roof Shapes ............................................................................................................ 56 6.3.3 CRL Creating Roof Lines ............................................................................................................... 56 6.3.4 TR/TS Coding as Roof Lines or Support Lines ............................................................................... 57 6.3.5 DT Detailing Truss and Veranda Layouts ..................................................................................... 58 6.3.6 TLA Truss Labelling ....................................................................................................................... 59 6.3.7 TTO Truss Takeoff ........................................................................................................................ 59 6.3.8 NTD/STD Truss Building ............................................................................................................... 59 6.4 TRUSS ANALYSIS ........................................................................................................................................ 59 6.4.1 TAN/TAR Using Truss Analysis ..................................................................................................... 59 6.4.2 Hints on Fixing Truss Failures ........................................................................................................ 60 6.4.3 TLI Editing Truss Materials ........................................................................................................... 61 6.4.4 Listing a Truss Joint ....................................................................................................................... 62 6.4.5 TBM/TBP Boxing Truss Members ................................................................................................. 62 6.4.6 TWR Add Web Restraint .............................................................................................................. 62 6.4.7 Truss Member Loads ..................................................................................................................... 62 6.5 ADVANCED TRUSS LAYOUT TOOLS................................................................................................................. 64 6.5.1 TVC Visual Controls ...................................................................................................................... 64 6.5.2 CT Code Line As Truss ................................................................................................................... 64 6.5.3 TTC/TCM/TBR Cutting Off Trusses ............................................................................................... 65 6.5.4 TRB/TBB/TCB Adding Roof Bracing .............................................................................................. 65 6.5.5 Dimensioning Roof Trusses ........................................................................................................... 66 6.5.6 TIC Layout Integrity Checks .......................................................................................................... 66 6.5.7 Dos and Donts of CAD Commands .............................................................................................. 66 6.6 LAYOUT REPORTS AND PRINTING .................................................................................................................. 67 6.6.1 TOS/TOD/TOV On Sheet Summaries ............................................................................................ 67 6.6.2 TLR Printable Reports ................................................................................................................... 67 6.6.3 PRIA Printing the Layouts ............................................................................................................. 68 6.7 DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................................................. 68 6.7.1 Truss Marker Definition ................................................................................................................ 68 6.7.2 Common Truss Parts ..................................................................................................................... 69 6.7.3 Common Roof End Type ................................................................................................................ 69
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7 FLOOR LAYOUTS ..................................................................................................................................... 70 7.1 COMMAND REFERENCE............................................................................................................................... 70 7.2 NEW LAYOUT DRAWING ............................................................................................................................. 72 7.3 BSET BORDER SETUPS ............................................................................................................................... 72 7.4 JSET FLOOR SETTINGS ............................................................................................................................... 72 7.5 SYSTEM EDITOR ......................................................................................................................................... 75 7.5.1 JAS Add Sectional Properties ........................................................................................................ 75 7.5.2 JAD Add a Detail Drawing ............................................................................................................ 75 7.5.3 JAP Add a Part .............................................................................................................................. 76 7.5.4 JAM Add a Member ..................................................................................................................... 76 7.6 CODE AS ROUTINES ................................................................................................................................... 77 7.6.1 TS Code As Support Line ............................................................................................................... 77 7.7 LAYOUT COMMANDS .................................................................................................................................. 78 7.7.1 JD Detail Floor .............................................................................................................................. 78 7.7.2 JLI List a Floor Member ................................................................................................................ 78 7.7.3 JFJ Find a Member ........................................................................................................................ 78 7.7.4 JLA Label Members ...................................................................................................................... 78 7.7.5 QST Steel Sections ........................................................................................................................ 79 7.8 OTHER DETAILING...................................................................................................................................... 79 7.8.1 JDF Floor Sheeting ........................................................................................................................ 79 7.8.2 JID Insert a Detail Drawing........................................................................................................... 80 7.8.3 JIM Insert a Member .................................................................................................................... 80 7.8.4 J3D Create 3D View ...................................................................................................................... 81 7.8.5 JSC Create Section ........................................................................................................................ 81 7.8.6 JIS Insert a Service Line ................................................................................................................. 82 7.9 FLOOR EDITS............................................................................................................................................. 82 7.9.1 JEG Erase Guides .......................................................................................................................... 82 7.9.2 JIC Integrity Check ........................................................................................................................ 83 7.9.3 JSW Show Web Side ..................................................................................................................... 83 7.9.4 JSS Show Start .............................................................................................................................. 83 7.9.5 JEX Shrink/Expand Members ........................................................................................................ 83 7.9.6 JJC Cut a Single Member .............................................................................................................. 83 7.9.7 JJM Cut Multiple Members .......................................................................................................... 84 7.10 UNDER FLOOR PLANS ................................................................................................................................. 85 7.10.1 USET Under Floor Settings ........................................................................................................... 85 7.11 DIMENSIONING ......................................................................................................................................... 86 7.11.1 DH Dimension Horizontally .......................................................................................................... 86 7.11.2 DV Dimension Vertically ............................................................................................................... 86 7.11.3 DA Dimension Aligned .................................................................................................................. 86 7.11.4 DOH Dimension Ordinates Horizontally ....................................................................................... 86 7.11.5 DOV Dimension Ordinates Vertically ........................................................................................... 86 7.11.6 DJH Dimension Horizontally ......................................................................................................... 86 7.11.7 DJV Dimension Vertically ............................................................................................................. 87 7.11.8 DL Dimension Lengths .................................................................................................................. 87 7.12 REPORTS .................................................................................................................................................. 87 7.12.1 JOS Onpage Summary .................................................................................................................. 87 7.12.2 JOF Floor Sheet Summary ............................................................................................................ 87 7.12.3 JOB Bracket Summary .................................................................................................................. 88 7.12.4 JLR Layout Report ......................................................................................................................... 88
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7.12.5 JUR Joist Usage Report ................................................................................................................. 88 7.13 FLOOR JOIST TAKEOFF ................................................................................................................................ 88 7.13.1 JTO Floor Takeoff ......................................................................................................................... 88 7.13.2 Small Panel Drawing ..................................................................................................................... 88 7.13.3 Std Panel Drawing......................................................................................................................... 89 7.14 FLOOR DETAILING ...................................................................................................................................... 90 7.14.1 JJD Detail Webbed Joists .............................................................................................................. 90 7.14.2 JWB Build a Webbed Joist ............................................................................................................ 90 7.14.3 JUS Update Single Joist ................................................................................................................ 90 7.14.4 JUA Update All Joists .................................................................................................................... 90 8 ROOF LAYOUTS ...................................................................................................................................... 91 8.1 COMMAND REFERENCE............................................................................................................................... 91 8.2 BASIS OF OPERATION.................................................................................................................................. 93 8.3 RSET MAIN SETTINGS ............................................................................................................................... 95 8.4 RTOL TOLERANCE SETTINGS ....................................................................................................................... 95 8.5 ROOF LAYOUTS ......................................................................................................................................... 96 8.5.1 TR Code as Roof Line .................................................................................................................... 96 8.5.2 RRS Create a Roof Shape .............................................................................................................. 97 8.5.3 RCR Copy a Roof Outline .............................................................................................................. 97 8.5.4 RCL Create Roof Lines................................................................................................................... 97 8.5.5 RAD Auto Detail ........................................................................................................................... 99 8.5.6 RCO Set Colours ............................................................................................................................ 99 8.5.7 RLI List an Item ............................................................................................................................. 99 8.5.8 RID Insert Detail ........................................................................................................................... 99 8.6 PURLIN DETAILS ...................................................................................................................................... 100 8.6.1 JP1 Detail a Purlin ...................................................................................................................... 100 8.6.2 JP2 Purlin Holes .......................................................................................................................... 100 8.7 DOWNPIPES............................................................................................................................................ 101 8.7.1 RLD Low Set Downpipes .............................................................................................................. 101 8.7.2 RHD High Set Downpipes ............................................................................................................ 101 8.7.3 RSP Spreader Downpipes ............................................................................................................ 101 8.8 ROOF SHEET DETAILING ............................................................................................................................ 102 8.9 FLASHING ............................................................................................................................................... 104 8.9.1 Flashing Commands .................................................................................................................... 104 8.9.2 RCG Change Gutter Types .......................................................................................................... 104 8.10 SOFFITS ................................................................................................................................................. 105 8.10.1 REL Eave Soffit............................................................................................................................ 105 8.10.2 RBL Barge Soffit ......................................................................................................................... 105 8.10.3 RVL Verandah Lining .................................................................................................................. 105 8.11 REPORTS ................................................................................................................................................ 105 8.11.1 ROS Onsheet Summary .............................................................................................................. 105 8.11.2 ROT Onsheet Totals .................................................................................................................... 106 8.11.3 RUR Materials Report ................................................................................................................ 106 8.11.4 RCNC CNC Output....................................................................................................................... 106 9 MISCELLANEOUS .................................................................................................................................. 107 9.1 9.2 9.3 SOFTWARE FOLDER STRUCTURE.................................................................................................................. 107 BACKING UP AND ARCHIVING..................................................................................................................... 107 PWD - PASSWORD .................................................................................................................................. 108
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9.4 9.5 9.6 9.7 9.8 9.9 10 10.1 11 UPGRADING SOFTWARE ............................................................................................................................ 108 UPGRADING DATA FILES ........................................................................................................................... 108 CREATING A CUSTOM BORDER ................................................................................................................... 108 PRIA PRINT LAYOUTS ............................................................................................................................... 109 RESETMENU ........................................................................................................................................... 111 RESETTING THE PATHS .............................................................................................................................. 111 COMMAND SUMMARY .................................................................................................................... 112 COMMANDS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER ......................................................................................................... 112 SOME COMMON PROBLEMS ............................................................................................................ 122
11.1 SOFTWARE FAILS TO LOAD......................................................................................................................... 122 11.2 SOME COMMANDS DO NOT WORK ............................................................................................................ 122 11.3 THE MENU IS MISSING ............................................................................................................................. 123 11.4 CORRECTION PROCEDURES ........................................................................................................................ 123 11.4.1 Procedure 1 Resetting the Alias Commands ............................................................................ 123 11.4.2 Procedure 2 Resetting the Paths .............................................................................................. 123 11.4.3 Procedure 3 Resetting the Menu.............................................................................................. 123 12 ENGINEERING STATEMENTS ............................................................................................................. 124
12.1 WALL PANEL ENGINEERING ....................................................................................................................... 124 12.1.1 Common Notations ..................................................................................................................... 124 12.1.2 Design Wind Loads ...................................................................................................................... 124 12.1.3 Stud Design ................................................................................................................................. 125 12.1.4 PAR Load Report ......................................................................................................................... 127 12.2 ROOF TRUSS ENGINEERING ........................................................................................................................ 129 12.2.1 Preface ........................................................................................................................................ 129 12.2.2 Principles of Operation................................................................................................................ 130 12.2.3 Load Combinations ..................................................................................................................... 132 12.2.4 Wind Loads ................................................................................................................................. 132 12.2.5 Truss Design Statement for AS/NZS4600:2005 ........................................................................... 133 12.2.6 Truss Design Statement for SASFA Code 2007 ............................................................................ 134 12.2.7 Truss Design Statement for AISI S100-2007 LRFD ....................................................................... 135 12.2.8 Truss Design Statement for CSA S136-2007 LRFD ....................................................................... 136 12.2.9 Truss Design Statement for BS5950-5:1998................................................................................ 137 12.2.10 Truss Design Statement for EN 1993-1-3:2006 ....................................................................... 138 12.2.11 Truss Design Statement for GB50009-2001 ............................................................................ 139 12.3 CONVERSIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 140
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1 Preface
FRAMECAD ProDesign is a detailing and engineering package for the use of light gauge steel framing. The software is all written in C++ and operates as an add-on to the IntelliCAD package. Its operation is all CAD based, therefore a basic knowledge of CAD is a requirement. All FRAMECAD ProDesign modules are CAD based modules. Whilst the level of required CAD skills is not high, some CAD skills are required. The drawing below is what we class as a qualifying drawing. If you are not capable of reproducing this drawing using only standard CAD commands, then it is recommended that they receive some basic training in CAD by a professional training institute before the FRAMECAD ProDesign training commences. Each operator should have a basic knowledge of the following commands and be capable of using them: 1. Line 2. Polyline 3. Copy 4. Move 5. Offset 6. Trim 7. Extend 8. Stretch 9. Object Snaps 10. Fillet 11. Explode
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2 Intended Use of Software

The detailing of wall framing is a very wide spread discipline, for this reason the software has been designed to perform best under the conditions listed below. This does not mean that the software is restricted to these conditions, but means that more vigilance is required paying special attention to structural engineering matters and practicalities. It is not really possible to list the precise limitations as these will vary from system to system and region to region. The software also presumes that each operator has a degree of skill and knowledge in the areas of building design and fundamental engineering mechanics. Therefore, the limitations below are a guide and not a replacement for professional judgments.
Area of Concern Building size
Limitations 200m2 to 400m2
Reason Not really a limitation, but the softwares speed if optimized for building foot prints of this area. Buildings outside of the region could be slow. Walls should still be designed properly regardless of height, however in some cases the tensional effects may need to be considered. The software does not design for this. In theory, the software should be capable of transferring vertical loads through 20 stories. However once beyond the three story mark other items such as tensional effects will need to be looked at much closer. Buildings three storeys and above will also need special attention to the behaviour of wind and earthquake loads. The software designs most items with distributed loads. Therefore, once larger point loads are introduced, the design will not be correct. The software designs for general snow load. However, locations where the snow loads are high, special attention would be required in areas where snow may build up.
Wall height
3000mm
Storey limits
Two to three
Truss spacing
450mm to 1500mm
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Snow loads
To 1.5kpa
Earthquake loads
Light to moderate for lightweight buildings
Wind speeds
To 50m/s
Building height
To 10m
Braced Wall Spacing
6m
In areas where earthquake loads are high or when heavy building material such as brick cladding or concrete floors are used, special design will be required. The software should design most members regardless of wind speed, however for wind speeds above 50m/s special attention will be needed for hold-downs and possibly external claddings. Walls should still be designed properly regardless of height, however, in some cases the tensional effects may need to be considered and special attention paid to wind effects. For building with large open rooms, special design may be required to ensure that wind and earthquake loads can be transferred to the braced walls
Additionally, the following Limitations and Issues are highlighted for specific component design. Wall Framing Engineering: Openings do not take into account large point loads from girder trusses (Warnings issued). - Openings do not take into account large point loads from floor bearers (Warnings issued). - Studs are being designed for the general distributed load and not the actual point load. - Hold-down quantities and their locations are prescriptive only and not calculated. - Brace overturning actions are not transferred to wall panels below. - Brace distribution or diaphragm action is not designed (Warnings issued for brace line spacing). Trusses Engineering: Software does not make sure the quantity of screws actually fit at a joint. Girder trusses are being designed for the effective distributed load and not the actual point loads. Floor Engineering: Software does not engineer floors in any shape of form. -
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3 Standard CAD Hot Keys

Whilst CAD is mainly a menu based program, selection of items from menus is still a slow process. To speed up this process, hot keys have been provided. The standard keys supplied are listed below. The items marked with an asterisk are specific to FRAMECAD ProDesign, all others are standard CAD commands. For more information on the standard CAD commands please refer to the relevant help files. The FRAMECAD ProDesign specific commands will be further explained later in the training.
Hot Key C CI D DD DE DI E EL EP* EX F I L LI M MI ML* MP O
Usage Copy Circle Dynamic test Attribute edit Text Edit Distance Erase Explode Cursor to end point Extend Fillet Insert Line List Move Mirror Move last item Match properties Offset
Hot Key P PO PU QS R RE* RO S SN* ST T V VM VR* VV* X XD Z ZE
Usage Polyline Polygon Purge unwanted entities Quick Save Redraw the screen Reset cursor snap type Rotate Scale Set snap angle to 45 Stretch Trim Restore a view Make a view Return to view 1 Advance through views Zoom previous List extended data Zoom Zoom Extents
Should you wish to create more additional hot keys, this can be done through the IntelliCAD customization command. This command is located on the drop down menus. To access this, go to TOOLS > CUSTOMIZE, then select the ALIAS tab on the top right hand end of the dialogue box. For more information on this topic please refer to the IntelliCAD help files. There are only two restrictions with hot keys, and the first is that you cannot use any hot key that FRAMECAD ProDesign already uses. If you do use a FRAMECAD ProDesign key, then that FRAMECAD ProDesign command will no longer operate. The second is more a common sense issue, there is no point having hundreds of hot keys defined if you are unable to remember them, so please keep this in mind.
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4 Suggested Basic Procedure

Below is a suggested procedure. This procedure is not mandatory and you may wish to develop your own style thus deviating from the procedure below. You should also note that bracing should not be inserted until the Reference Points stage is complete. This is because for the bracing calculations to be accurate, the applied loads must all be known.
Start a new layout drawing and 'Save As'
Setup borders as required (BSET)
Draw in wall frame layout (QSET, PTF)
Code wall frames and beams (PLI)
Check job with integrity check (PIC)
Add windows, doors and openings (AW,AD,UW,UD,PE,ED)
Complete roof, truss and floor layouts
Insert reference points from frames to trusses and floors

(REF)
Make any Changes to frames then Update All (PLI)
Add bracing to frames (PCW)
Label wall panels and beams (PLA)
Add on-page reports as required (POS,POD,POB,POO)
Dimension wall layout as required (DH, DV, DHH & DVV)
Add any other notations as required (QT)
Create bracing plan and uplift plan if required (PCW, TUP)
Produce wall panels (PPD)
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5 Wall Layouts
Dialogue Styles Most of the FRAMECAD Pro dialogue boxes use a smart colour system. When the software changes a value automatically, the colour of the text usually changes to RED. When the user changes a value, the colour of the text usually changes to BLUE.
5.1 New Layout Drawing

This creates a new layout drawing using the FRAMECAD ProDesign layout prototype drawing as an overlay. No borders are created, however you should now save the drawing as the required name, then use the border set-up utility. It is important to use this when creating new layout drawings as it sets many settings to the correct sizes and styles, etc. This includes units of measure, line type scales, text heights and dimension styles. NEVER start using a drawing supplied by a client. Always start by creating a new layout drawing and insert your clients drawing into your new drawing. You can never be sure on the client drawings integrity so always start with this command. This prototype drawing is kept in the C:\Program Files\Tanmari\IntelliCAD 6.6\Templates folder. It is called icad.dwt. This drawing should never be modified by the user, and under the software license agreement you are not permitted to change or alter it in any way, shape or form.
5.2 BSET Border Setups

When you first start a new layout, the first thing you should do is set up the drawing sheet borders. The command for this is BSET. One of the main purposes of this is to give the operator an impression of scale. The information that you input into the dialogue box is what appears on your drawing sheet borders. Other items such as drawing number or the current date are software generated. At any stage through your drawing session you may add or remove drawing sheets as required, just rerun the BSET command again. All current information will be found and retained. This border is not just for looks, it is a vital part of the softwares operation. Without borders set up the software will not work. The Company field is the company name that you wish to appear. To change the current Company name click on the dropdown combo box and the available options will be shown. If the Company name is not present, you can simply type in the company name desired within the field.
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The Drawn By field is where you put the detailers name or initials. To change the current Drawn By name click on the dropdown combo box and the available options will be shown. If the Drawn By name is not present, you can simply type in the Drawn By name desired within the field. The Delivery/Checked field could mean one of the two things, depending whether your border has been customised or not. Border customisation is covered at the end of this manual. The Job Number field may be left blank, but is normally intended for job numbers up to 10 character long. It should also be noted that this field is in various printed reports and also transferred to the truss and joist detail sheets. Fields one, two and three are where you put the client data. These fields all appear on printed reports, however only field one is transferred to the truss/joist detail sheets. Normally field one would have your clients name, with field two and three containing the job address. The drawing below shows where each field is placed. To select various border sizes, use the dropdown combo box Sheet Size field. Currently sheet sizes from A4 to A0 and B0 to B5 have been provided. Just what sheet size is required will depend on the size of the job you are detailing. FRAMECAD Pro also allows for custom borders. In the Border field, type in the name of your custom border, and thats the border that will be used. A later section deals with creating custom borders. As supplied standard, the border name is FRAMECAD. The Border Qty field allows you to select the number of borders you wish to set up. The limit to borders is 25 sheets. Each border inserted creates a view. These views are numbered A to Y depending on how many borders were created. All views are created from left to right going up the page. To restore a view, type V followed the letter of the view you wish to restore.
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The Number Rows field specifies how may borders high will be placed. We recommend either two or three. The Border Scale field allows you to change the scale, just enter the scale required. Normally a scale of 1:100 is sufficient for most jobs. If the Use Imperial Units field is ticked, then the current drawing will be set up for imperial, otherwise it will be set up for metric units. This setting should not be changed once a job has been commenced. If you wish to update or change information within the border, the BSET command can do this without actually having to redo all the border insertions. Start BSET normally, change the fields as required but instead of pressing the Insert button, press the Update button. The Company name and Drawn By name options are all stored with a data file located at C:\Program Files\Tanmari\Framing Module\Data\rc_0002.da1. If for some reason you decided to reinstall the software at any point in time, then any custom names that you added would be lost. Therefore, we recommend that you back up this file from time to time. The only way to successfully add or remove borders is thru the BSET command. You could delete a border using the standard Cad erase command, however certain intelligence is stored within the border and losing this border could have an adverse effect, so if you want to add or remove borders, please use the BSET command. REV Border Revision This routine allows the user to add revision notes to a drawing and increment the revision number. The revision numbers are always incremented in a numeric sequence. Even if the user uses the BSET command after adding revision notes, the revision notes will be preserved. The revision notes are added to the outside top left corner of View A. It should also be noted that this command only works on layout drawings, and has NO effect on detail drawings.
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5.3 Command Reference

Command Usage
ACNC FO IP MB MS P3D PAB PBI PC PCW PCNC PDC PDP PE PEG PF PIB PIC PJ PL PLA PLB PLI PM PMI PRA PRF PRH
Additional CNC Options Frame offset Inherit properties Mirror Brace Mirror Stud Panel 3D Panel Auto Break Insert bath rail Panel cut Panel calculate wind Create Panel CNC Detail ceiling panels Detail posts Panel Extend Erase guides Panel fillet Insert brace Check integrity Panel join Panel Lengthen Panel Label Lap Beam List Panel (or any entity within a panel)
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Panel Mitre
PRP PS PSA PSC PSN PT PTF PX QSET
Rake to plane Panel square Stud array Copy Stud Array Special nog Panel Trim Panel Trace frame Panels Crossing Frame settings
5.4 PTF Trace Frame

This is the main function for drawing in wall frames. It operates on a three point selection process. The first point selected is the starting point of the frame, the second point selected is the ending point of the frame. The final point selected orientates the frame to that side. If you fail to select a third point, then the wall frame will be centred through the first two points. An example of the points selected is shown below. The snap modes on the first and second pick points are automatically set to select an end point or intersection point. These may be overridden using the standard Cad object snaps. The frame is drawn in at the Drafting Width, which has already been set in the options.
After activating the PTF command, and before you select the first point, you are given an option to run the Setup options. To bring up the options, instead of
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selecting a point, right click the mouse or press the Enter key. This will bring up the options dialogue box (Note: QSET will take you straight to this dialogue box). Most of the options in this dialogue are basically pre-setup options and can be changed at a later stage if desired with the PLI command. However, there are two options that cannot be changed at a later stage and MUST be correct at the time of drawing. These options are Drafting Width and Offset Distance.
The System Name is the system to be used with the wall panels. You may mix systems within a single job. The Current Model is the sub system to be used with the wall panels. You may mix systems and sub systems within a single job. To find out specifically what the sub system is, you will need to talk with your systems administrator. The Drafting Width field sets the drawing width of the wall frame drawn. This value could be edited at a later stage with the PLI command. The Actual Width field is the actual or final width of the frame. In a lot of systems the frame may be considered as 90mm wide, but in fact the finished width is really 92mm. With this setting, the software will allow clearances to compensate for these differences. The diagram below shows this better. The Offset Distance will offset the wall frame from the first two points selected in the direction of the orientation selected by this offset distance. If the third point is not selected, then the frame will be drawn using the centre line method and no offset will occur. This setting is generally used where a plan has been supplied and the frame width on the plan includes cladding thicknesses.
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If the Code As You Go button is ticked, rather than just drawing in a raw frame, the software will draw in a frame with the height and other relevant information added. The first time the PTF command is initiated with the Code As You Go ticked, the Code Frame dialogue box options appear. The Code Frame options box will not appear again unless you opt for it. Once Code As You Go has been enabled, instead of showing the setting dialogue box above, the Code Frame dialogue box will now appear as the settings. To deselect Code As You Go, re-enter PTF and enter twice to bring the settings box up again. The Maximum Length field stores the desired maximum length of the wall panels. This value is later used by the PIC command to warn users of frames of excessive length. This value could be edited at a later stage with the PLI command.
The balance of the settings are to do with the panel creation rather than the layout therefore these items could be set at a later date using the PLI command. The Truss Location Tolerance number means that a stud will be placed under all trusses found to be landing on the wall frame within the given number. This field means that when placing a stud under a truss, if another stud is found within this distance, then a stud will not be placed under that truss. The Joist Location Tolerance number means that a stud will be placed under all Joists found to be landing on the wall frame within the given number. This field means that when placing a stud under a Joist, if another stud is found within this distance, then a stud will not be placed under that Joist. These two fields override the automatic stud placement in such a way that only a higher level of structural integrity is provided.
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Use LB Clusters - If this option is ticked, then cluster studs will be placed at the wall frame intersections on load bearing wall frames. Use ST Clusters - If this option is ticked, then plaster studs or cluster studs will be placed at the wall frame intersections on structural wall frames. Use NLB Clusters - If this option is ticked, then plaster studs or cluster studs will be placed at the wall frame intersections on non load bearing wall frames. Plaster Stud Increase is the distance by which the plaster studs will be increased. Normally the plaster studs will be spaced at the thickness of the wall frame. If the dimension is set to 5 and the frame thickness was set to 75mm, then the gap between the end plaster studs would be 80mm. Alternately, if this dimension was a negative number, then the gaps would decrease.
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5.5 Panel Editing

With the layout drawings and panels detailed within the CAD environment, we use the entity type called a Trace. Whilst this serves our purpose well, it has a drawback in the fact that most of the standard CAD editing tools cannot edit it. To overcome this deficiency we have created a range of commands similar to the standard CAD commands for this purpose. A description of their functionality is listed in the proceeding section.
5.5.1 PE Panel Extend This function will extend one member to meet another member. First select the member you wish to extend too, next select the member or members you wish to extend.
This command allows you to continue to select members to extend until the return key is pressed, right mouse button is pressed or no members are selected. This routine will work on all trace entities only and retains all intelligence, layer and colour properties.
5.5.2 PT Panel Trim This command is used to trim off a member using another member as a cutting line. First select the member to be used as a cutting edge with the following members selected to be trimmed.
When selecting the members to trim, the side selected is the side that is kept. This is opposite to the standard CAD command. This command allows you to continue to select members to extend until the return key is pressed, right mouse button is
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pressed or no members are selected. This routine will work on all trace entities only and retains all intelligence, layer and colour properties.
5.5.3 IP Inherit Properties This routine is used to copy the properties of one wall frame to another. This included layers, colours, line types and all extended data. Very useful when you have coded the whole job and discovered that you have missed one frame. It saves having to remember what was done some time ago. This routine will work on all trace and line type entities.
5.5.4 PF Panel Fillet This command will fillet trace corners. To operate, select the two points close to the corners to be filleted. The first entity selected is the wall that will go the long distance. This routine will work on all trace entities.
5.5.5 PJ Panel Join This function is used to join two adjoining members. To operate, select one member, then select the other member. If the two members are not adjoining or in the same plane, then a new member will be drawn from the furthest points of the members selected.
With this command, it does not matter which end of each member is selected as the new member will be drawn from the furthest points of the members selected. This routine will work on all trace entities.
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5.5.6 PC Panel Cut This function cuts a wall panel at a given point. To operate first select the wall panel to cut, next select the point where you wish to cut the panel. When selecting the cutting point, the cursor snap mode has been set to select an end point or intersection. If needed you may wish to draw in a guideline to represent the cutting point. This routine will work on all trace entities.
5.5.7 PS Panel Square
5.5.8 PM Panel Mitre This command will mitre trace corners. To operate, select the two points close to the corners to be mitres. This routine will work on all trace entities.
5.5.9 PL Panel Lengthen Enter a value to lengthen or shorten a wall by.
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5.5.10 PX Panel Crossing
5.6 Inputting Openings

5.6.1 UD User Defined Door Input Use this command to input user defined doors. This will prompt the user for the door trim height, trim opening width and location. Refer section 5.15 on creating Opening Libraries.
5.6.1 UW User Defined Window Input Use this command to input user defined windows. This will prompt the user for the window trim opening height, trim opening width and location. The finished head height for windows is set in the Windows tab of the wall settings dialogue box (QSET) or by selecting S at the beginning of the UW command. Refer section 5.15 on creating Opening Libraries.
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5.7 PSA Insert a Stud Array

The stud array routine is used to place studs at specific locations overriding the automatic stud placement routines. This is very useful when studs need to be located at specific locations for the fixing of claddings. For this command to work correctly the wall panel must already be coded. When first initiating this command, the user is given the option to press return for setup. A dialogue box will then appear showing all available settings. The Material Type combo box shows the type of stud to be used. To change stud type, select a stud as required from the drop down list. Only studs available within your system are shown within this list. If the required stud is not on the list, then you would need to contact the system administrator to have it added. If the user selects Auto then what ever type of common stud that would normally be used in that wall would be used. The Starting Position field is the location or position of the first stud. This is the distance from the starting point to the face or web of the stud. If the By Entity or Single Insert options were selected in Insert Type field then this field would be disabled. The Stud Spacing field is the spacing of all the other studs after the first stud. This distance is measured from face to face of the studs. If the Single Insert options were selected in Insert Type field then this field would be disabled. The Stud Type combo box shows the available methods of insertion that wi ll be used. The options available are Single Stud, Back to Back Studs and Boxed Studs. If the stud type selected was a closed rectangular section (SHS or RHS), then the Boxed Stud option will only generate a single stud. The Insert Type option allows the user to select either Single Insert, By Points and By Entities methods. With the Single Insert, the user selects a single point anywhere along a wall frame, the cursor snap mode remains set at end point or intersection. The stud is inserted in the wall with the insertion point being the middle of the flange of the stud, unless a Back to Back option was selected. In this case the insert point is the middle of the Back to Back studs. With the By Entities method, the user is prompted for a reference point and the setout is calculated from this point. For the selection of the set out point, the cursor snap mode has been set to select end points or intersection and may be overridden using the standard Cad object snaps. With the By Points method, the studs are set out from the first point selected through to the second point selected.
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These dialogue settings are stored in your systems register plus within Layer Zero of the current drawing for future reference. When studs are inserted, the software will not insert studs at the ends of each wall panel or within a studs thickness of the starting and ending point of a window. The tolerance for this is 1.25 times the stud width.
5.8 PIB Insert Bracing
This function allows the operator to insert bracing into the wall panel whilst they are in the layout stage. This command works with several different styles of bracing. The types of bracing available are K-Brace, Double Strap bracing and Single Strap bracing. When the command is first initiated, you are given the option to Enter for Setup, this is where you can change the desired brace type. The setup will load a dialogue box showing all brace types available in your system, to change the bracing type simply select the option required from the dropdown combo box. If the brace type desired does not appear, you will need to confer with your systems administrator to see if it can be added. To exit the setup press either the Save or Cancel button as required. These dialogue settings are stored in your systems register plus within Layer Zero of the current drawing for future reference. For convenience , the command prompt also shows the bracing style that is current. The command works as a continuous command, in other words whilst you continue to pick points, it continues to insert bracing. To end the command either pick a point in the middle of nowhere, fail to pick a point, press the right mouse button or press the Enter key on the keyboard. To insert a brace select a point where you want the brace to start and the software will do the rest. The point selected should be a located somewhere between the studs, there is no need to be accurate as the software will find and calculate all other necessary items. The command only inserts a single brace with every point selected. If the bracing layer is not visible when the command is first initiated, then the software will make the layer visible. If no studs are found within the drawing, then the PCW command will be initiated to update the drawing. Your data file contains all the settings governing the minimum and maximum lengths. In all cases the software endeavours to insert a brace is such a way that the maximum strength is obtained. If the brace is less than the minimum length, then no brace will be drawn and a warning will be issued in the command prompt area.
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Where a brace is allowed to go over multiple stud bays, the brace will be drawn away from the closest end found. The closest end is defined as a wall panel end or an opening end. If there is an RHS or SHS post within a panel, then this is treated as another stud. If an existing brace is found within the last stud bay, then this brace will be deleted and the new brace inserted. On completion of each brace insertion, its racking resistance and overturning capacities are calculated and stored within the entity. Braces are inserted on a layer called BRACE with single braces shown in the colour 50 with double braces shown in the colour 100. The entity type TRACE is the only entity type used for drawing braces. Bracing can be manipulated with all the standard cad commands and trace editing commands. The PLI command will allow you to view the bracing strengths and capacities. If you wish to change the associated material type, this can be done by listing the associated panel and edit the material definitions there.
5.9 PLA Panel Labelling

To label the wall panels, use the PLA command. This command gives the option of selecting the required panels or doing a global selection. If you select panels, a secondary dialogue box will ask you what number you wish to start the labelling at. The height of the labelling text is currently fixed at the same height as the dimensioning text. Labelling prefixes can be altered in the Misc tab in QSET. If you want to label your panels in a specific order, go into the Misc tab in QSET and tick on Disable Sorting, then select the panels in the required order within the PLA command.
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5.10 REF Reference Points

The software is basically a 2D program however with the Reference Point system it has all the functionality of a 3D program. By inserting a Reference Point on the wall layouts and corresponding Reference Points on a truss layout or floor layouts, the software will see this as an overlay, thus transferring loads automatically. The first point inserted is called the primary point and subsequent points are called secondary points. The primary point is the point where the structure is built from. When the software needs to transfer loads, or build 3D views etc, the primary point is where they are build from and all entities associated with secondary points are transferred to the primary point location. For the Reference Point system to work correctly there are four rules which must apply: 1. The first rule is that there can only be one Reference Point within a border. 2. The second rule is that there must be a minimum of two Reference Points for each reference number used. 3. The third rule is that there can only be one Reference Point number for each structure. 4. The final rule is that each Reference Point must be placed in a corresponding point within a border to the primary Reference Point. The PIC command will check and warn if any of the rules one to three are broken, however the software cannot check the forth rule, so it is up to the user be aware and be careful. When the first Reference Point is inserted into the drawing, it is automatically a primary point and will be given an ID of one. All subsequent points inserted will be secondary points given the same ID number. The ID number will not change until such time as a new primary Reference Point is inserted. To insert a new primary point, press P before inserting the Reference Point. The ID number will be automatically incremented. There is no way to add a specific ID number however, the ID number can be edited through the PLI command. When a Reference Point is inserted, it is placed on the layer Defpoints. This is a special layer that does not print therefore Reference Points are only visible to the operator. The primary Reference Point is shown in a bright green colour and secondary reference points are shown in a dull green colour.
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5.11 PIC Panel Integrity Check

This command is used to check for drafting errors and simple mistakes made by the detailer. It checks for eleven major errors and issues two types of warnings. It should be stressed that this command could not be used enough. It should be used several times on EVERY job. Whilst it should not be relied upon, this command could be your best friend, and save much embarrassment by attempting to eliminate errors. The eleven major errors detected are listed below: 1. Integrity of reference points (critical warning) 2. Wall panels that are not coded (cyan) (warning only) 3. Wall panels that are not labeled (yellow) (warning only) 4. Wall panels that are short (blue) (warning only) 5. Wall panels that are overlapping (yellow) (warning only) 6. Wall panels exceeding maximum length (magenta) (warning only) 7. Wall panels exceeding transport limitations (magenta) (warning only) 8. Openings spread over two wall panels (brown) (warning only) 9. Braces spread over two wall panels (brown) (warning only) 10. Entities of very small lengths (red) (critical warning) 11. Entities with a Z coordinate value (red) (critical warning) 12. Engineering failures (red++) (warning only)
The two types of warnings issued are Critical Warnings and Warning Only. Should you receive a Critical Warning then this MUST be fixed before proceeding any further, but a Warning Only is purely up to your own discretion. Whilst ever a Critical Warning is being generated or present, the PPD Panel Builder command will not operate. Once a Critical Error has been detected, the only way to clear the error is to fix the problem and run the PIC command until the Critical Error warning does not appear. Of the eleven warnings, only the first nine are optional and can be accessed via the settings option. We do recommend that options 1 (Reference Points), 4 (Panel
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Length Shortage) and 5 (Panel Overlaps) remain on at all times as these are a major cause of drafting errors. When the command is first initiated, the user is given the option to press S for setup or Enter to continue. If you press S then this will take you into the setting options. The PIC settings are saved globally and are not saved within each drawing. If you opt for Enter, then all wall panels in the current view only will be checked. It is important to remember that the PIC command will only check items found in the current view. When an error is found, the location is marked with an asterisk and a warning box appears showing the errors found. An example of the warning box is shown to the left. The asterisk is colour coded making it easy to identify the error at that point. The colours used are listed above beside each error type.
5.12 PLI List Frame

The PLI function is basically the command centre for the wall frame software. It is a truly multi functional command. Its function varies with the type of entity selected, and where no entity is selected it shows the available commands for that section. If you want to perform a task and dont know what to do, then PLI should be able to help you. Below the functionality of each of its operations are described in much more detail. This command allows the user to select one or multiple entities; the first entity selected is the type of entity that will be displayed. 5.12.1 Coding a Frame/Beam If you select an entity that has been created with the PFT Trace Frame function and that item has not yet received its intelligence then this option will be initiated. This is where you give the wall or beam its intelligence. When the command is first initiated a dialogue box appears. This box has two tabs on the top; one is for coding as a wall frame Code Frame and the other is for coding as a beam Code Beam.
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Code Frame Most items within the dialogue box are editable. When the box appears, it will show where the settings came from on the top right hand side of the box. The settings will either come from the register or the current drawing or from the first entity selected. If the first item that was selected already had intelligence applied to it, then this intelligence would be shown in the dialogue box. If the first item selected had no intelligence applied, but the command was previously used within the current drawing, then the last used settings within the current drawing would be shown. If the first item selected had no intelligence applied, and the command had not been previously used within the current drawing, then the last used settings that were stored within the register would be shown. If no settings were found anywhere then a set of default settings would be shown. Regardless of what settings are shown, you need to make sure and adjust so that the settings are as you require them for the current entities selected. The Structural Code field contains the name of the design code that will be used. This is not relevant at this part of the framing stage and will be altered later in the roof setup stage (tset). The Earthquake Code field settings are brought through from the PTF settings. The System field is the system to be used with the wall panels. You may mix systems within a single job. If you need to change the system name now, you may have left to too late as changing this name will not change the width of the drawn item. The Wind Load field is the wind load that will be used for design. This field shows the Design Wind Speed as described in our Engineering Statement. The unit of measure is either metres per second or miles per hours depending on the units of measure used. Where a roof truss layout exists, this field is only used in the design of the horizontal wind loads. However if no roof truss layout exists, then this field is used for the design of horizontal and vertical wind loads. If you press the C button to the left of this field, then the Wind Load Calculator will appear. The Vertical Load field is the field that sets the roof load on the structure. W here a roof truss layout exists, this field is not used. However if no roof truss layout exists, then this field is used for the design of vertical roof loads. If the roof load type you desire does not appear on the list, then you will need to contact your systems administrator to have it added.
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The Support Type field sets what type of wall frame it is. There are three choices here, Load Bearing, Non Load Bearing and Structural. A Load Bearing wall means that the wall will be designed for vertical and horizontal loads. These loads can be either evenly distributed or point loaded. A Non Load Bearing wall means that the wall will not be designed for vertical or horizontal loads (with some exceptions). A Structural wall means that the wall will be designed for vertical and horizontal loads but presumes that the wall is not point loaded in any way. If you have any sort of doubts as to what sort of wall to use, then make it a Load Bearing wall. The Floor Type field shows what type of floor the wall is fixed to. There are currently three choices, Concrete, Steel and Timber. This field is used to calculate bills of materials or the strength of hold down fasteners. The Current Model is the sub system to be used with the selected entities. You may mix systems and sub systems within a single job. To find out specifically what the sub system is, you will need to talk with your systems administrator. If you need to change the current model now, you may have left to too late as changing this name will not change the width of the drawn item. The Wall Height sets the height at which the wall frames will be detailed. This is the height from the base to the top of the top plate, assuming that the wall is not raked. The Base RL field is the base RL of the wall panel in the 3D world environment. It is vital that this field be correct as the software uses the levels to create 3D models for the purpose of load transfers. The P3D command will show you quickly whether you are right or wrong. The Truss Span and Pitch only needs to be correct if you have a roof truss layout in the current drawing. If the truss layout drawing is Referenced to the wall frames, the truss information is updated from the trusses found and these fields are not used. The Floor Span only needs to be used if you have a floor load landing on the walls and will not have a detailed floor system referenced in the current drawing. If there is no floor load involved, then this value should be zero. The Colour field allows you to set the colour for the walls being coded. This is useful when differentiating different wall types. To use standard wall colours, leave this field set to Bylayer. By default Load Bearing walls are drawn in colour 20 with Structural walls drawn in colour 212 and Non Load Bearing walls drawn in colour 60. The Snow field allows you to set the vertical snow loads. If the truss layout drawing is Referenced to the wall frames the truss information is transferred from the trusses and this field is in addition to the snow load inherited from the trusses. So if no additional snow loads are required, this field should be left at zero. The unit of measure is either kPa or psf depending on the units of measure used. The Wall Mass fields show the weight of the cladding that is attached to the wall. At this stage the software does not know whether the walls are external of internal, so both are shown. Generally they are set on a job basis, so therefore there is no need to change them regularly. The unit of measure is either kPa or psf depending on the units of measure used.
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The Run FSET button is only of use when you are tracing frames with Code As You Go enabled. This button is needed to get back to the main settings to turn off Code As You Go.
Code Beam When coding beams use caution as if the beam width varies from the drawn width, the software will adjust the width. It is up to the user to ensure that the correct size has been adjusted. If the beam width was adjusted, the software will issue a warning so the user is aware of it. Please make sure you check all intersection and corner points when this happens. Regardless of what settings are shown, you need to make sure and adjust so that the settings are as you require them for the current entities selected. The System Name field is the name of the system file that contains the beam definitions. You may mix systems within a single job. If you need to change the system name now, you may have left to too late as changing this name will not change the width of the drawn item. The Beam Name field is the name of the beam you wish to use. If the beam you wish to use does not appear on the list, you could use the Add Beam button to add the required beam. Not only can you add a beam here, but you can also edit or delete existing beams. To exit or delete an existing beam, click or double click the desired beam and its properties will fill the appropriate fields. The Beam Clearance will shorten the beam by this length. E.g. if a beam was 6000mm long and the clearance was set at 5mm, then the final length detailed would be 5995mm. A point to remember is that this clearance is not shown in the layout the beam still remains drawn at the full length. The Beam Top RL sets the top level or vertical location of the beam. It is essential to have this correct as it is used for load calculations and by the Beam Lapping function. The Beam Note field allows you to add notes to the beam that will appear on the detailed beams. 5.12.2 Listing an Opening If the first item selected after PLI had been an opening then the following dialogue box would have appeared. This box shows most of the properties associated with openings.
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When there have been multiple items selected beware. Only the properties for the first item are displayed, but changes made here will be reflected within all the opening entities selected. Where multiple items were selected and not the same, the colour of the text within the relevant fields will be changed to a magenta colour. It should also be noted that only the fields changed will be the fields amended on pressing of the Change button. The Library field shows what window library if any was used. This field cannot be edited as it is far too late by that stage to edit it. The Opening Head Location shows the location of the head within the frame. This field can be edited if desired. The button C to the left of the field will show the Opening Head Calculator. When changing the value, the overall height stays the same and the sill height is varied. The Opening Overall Height shows overall height of the opening. This is the height of the opening within the steel frame. This field can also be edited if desired. When changing this value, the sill height is varied and the head location stays the same. The Opening Sill Height shows height of the sill in relation to the bottom plate of the steel frame. This field can also be edited if desired. When changing this value, the window head location remains the same however the overall height changes. The Opening Overall Width shows overall width of the opening. This is the between the jamb studs within the steel frame. This field can also be edited if desired, when the window on the layout is changed, it is increased or decreased in width centrally around the openings midpoint. The Opening Code is the code or text used to describe the opening. This can also be changed if desired. Not only will this change the embedded data but it will also update the text on the layout drawing.
If the opening had been fitted to suit brickwork then the text field at the base of the dialogue box will indicate that. The example above had not been fitted to suit brickwork. The Change button will not be enabled till at least one entry has been changed. If multiple items are being changed, you are the following option: Amend This
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The Clearance Allowed shows the clearance that was used when the opening was inserted. This field could be edited if desired, but its only effect now would be on fitting openings to brickwork.
Opening...Y for Yes, N for No or A for All.... If you press Y then that item will be amended, if you press N then that item will not be amended and if you press A then all selected items will be amended. Make your decision wisely.
5.12.3 Listing a Brace Panel If the first item selected was a brace, then the dialogue box below would appear. Where multiple items were selected and not the same, the colour of the text within the relevant fields will be changed to a magenta colour. The only item editable is this dialogue box is the Brace Quantity, and then this is only possible if it is a strap brace that has been listed. The Brace Type shows the exact type of bracing, it could be either a strap brace, or a K-brace or a Xbrace or a type A or B sheet brace as defined in the Australian Timber Framing Code. The Brace Length field shows the overall plan length of the brace. The X Contribution in the total value of Racking or Overturning resistance offered in the X Direction only. The Y Contribution in the total value of Racking or Overturning resistance offered in the Y Direction only. The Brace Quantity refers to strap bracing only and has two possible values of either single or double quantity. The Change button will not be enabled till at least one entry has been changed. The only item currently editable is the Brace Quantity field and this is only enabled on Strap Brace types. If multiple items are being changed, you are the following option: Amend This Opening...Y for Yes, N for No or A for All.... If you press Y then that item will be amended, if you press N then that item will not be amended and if you press A then all selected items will be amended. Make your decision wisely.
5.12.4 Listing a 3D Entity On listing a 3D wall entity, the listing box for the associated 2D entity will be shown. From here you can edit the entities properties as desired. However the 3D entity will not change. If you want to see changes in the 3D entity, you will need to build the 3D entities again.
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5.12.5 Listing a Beam Almost everything within the List a Beam dialogue is editable, and almost everything can be changed. This dialogue box also serves as the command centre for beam related commands. The System field displays the name of the system from where these particular beams properties were acquired from. Changing this field now will not affect the current beam in any way, however it could change the available beams listed in the Beam Type field. The Beam Type field displays the name of the current beam. By dropping down this combo box, a list of all available beams within the current system will be shown and can be selected as desired. On changing the beam type the Beam Profile, Beam Height, Beam Width and Beam Weight fields will be automatically updated. The Beam Profile field is not editable or changeable and merely shows the shape of profile of the current selected field. The Beam Top RL field shows the location of the beam relative to the 3D axis. The location shown is to the top of the beam. It is important that this location be correct as its information needs to be correct for the Beam Lap functions to operate correctly as well as the 3D viewing. The Beam Clearance field is the overall clearance or length that will be deducted from the overall beams length when it is detailed or within any reports. This Clearance has been preset within your data file, but can be edited if desired. The Beam Note is a note this is included on any detail sheets where the beam is detailed. This is similar to the Red Line Text field immediately below. The only difference is that the Beam Note is stored within your data file and appears every time that beam is used, where as the Red Line Text is added by the user on a job by job basis. The Beam Colour is the colour that the beam will be shown on the layout. This colour is initially stored within your data file but you can change it as desired.
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The Beam Label fields shows the label that was given when the PLA command was used. Only the prefix portion of this is editable. Under normal circumstances this should never need to be changed, however if you want to you can. The Beam Height field shows the actual height of the beam. This height has come from the beam data stored within your data file, so normally you should not need to change it. However if you do change if be aware of the other downstream items you could effect, such as 3D views and beam laps. The Beam Width field shows the actual width of the beam as detailed. This width has come from the beam data stored within your data file, so normally you should not need to change it. However, if you do change the width, the beam shown on the layout will change. You would be well advised to check all intersections and corners as quite often these will need to be adjusted or cleaned up. The LH Beam Lap and RH Beam Lap shows the distance (if any) that the beam is lapped into the frame. The length of the beam on the layout does not change, however the detailed length and reported length will be adjusted by these amounts. If you change a lap back to zero, then the marker circles on the layout will be removed. Likewise when you change a lap from zero to a positive number the marker circles will be added. The Raw Length field shows the length of the beam as drawn on the layout. The Finished Length shows the length of the beam as detailed or reported. The Change button will not be enabled till at least one entry has been changed. If multiple items are being changed, you are the following option: Amend This Opening...Y for Yes, N for No or A for All.... If you press Y then that item will be amended, if you press N then that item will not be amended and if you press A then all selected items will be amended. Make your decision wisely. You should also note that only the fields that were changed are the fields that will be amended or updated. So if you dont edit a particular field, then this field will not be changed. This is very useful when you have selected multiple entities that are not all the same and only want to change one particular field. This basically applied to all of the dialogue boxes listings. 5.12.6 Listing a Reference Point There is very little to edit of a Reference Point however if required, you can change the point type and its Reference Index.
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The Change button will not be enabled until at least one item has been changed. If you change a Reference Point from a primary of secondary, you will see the item change colour. The Primary points are shown in a bright green whereas a Secondary point is shown in a dull green. On changing anything within this dialogue, the PIC command will check integrity of Reference Points on completion.
5.13 Dimensioning
5.13.1 DH Dimension Horizontally This routine will dimension horizontally from point to point. Select the dimension location then select the points you wish to dimension. When selecting points to dimension, the cursor has been set to pick end points or intersections. This routine will only dimension using the X coordinates.
5.13.2 DV Dimension Vertically This routine will dimension vertically from point to point. Select the dimension location then select the points you wish to dimension. When selecting points to dimension, the cursor has been set to pick end points or intersections. This routine will only dimension using the Y coordinates.
5.13.3 DA Dimension Aligned This routine will dimension wall between two points. Select the dimension location then select the points you wish to dimension. When selecting points to dimension, the cursor has been set to pick end points or intersections. This routine will dimension at whatever angle the second point is from the first.
5.13.4 DOH Dimension Ordinates Horizontally This routine will produce a series of running ordinate dimensions from a given reference point. This routine will only dimension using the X coordinates. To use this function first select the location where you want the dimensions to appear, then continue selecting point to dimension. The first point selected will be considered to be 0, the rest of the points will be set from this point.
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5.13.5 DOV Dimension Ordinates Vertically This routine will produce a series of running ordinate dimensions from a given reference point. This routine will only dimension using the Y coordinates. To use this function first select the location where you want the dimensions to appear, then continue selecting point to dimension. The first point selected will be considered to be 0, the rest of the points will be set from this point.
5.13.6 DL Dimension Lengths This routine will only operate on lines. It is a simple routine, which labels the length of each segment of the line. It is a very useful routine for producing a simplified concrete slab set out.
5.14 Adding Text

5.14.1 QT Quik Text Quik Text is a simple method of labelling and adding simple text to your drawings. Whilst the Cad environment does provide excellent text functions, Quik Text provides a user with consistency between drawings. All text entries are stored in the rc_0001.DA1 file contained within the \Tanmari\Framing Module\Data folder. Text is pre-stored in a data file. The height, layer, rotation angle, font and size are also preset. Text is also stored under different categories, with each category having its own settings. To operate, all you need to do is click on the required text and press the insert button. The user is then prompted to select a location for the text to appear. The rotation has been preset within the category, so if required you will be to select an angle or orientation. To change category, select from the drop down box. To add text to a the current category, type the text in the Add Text field at the bottom of the Quik Text dialogue box and press the Add Text button. The text will then be added to the data file for future reference. This routine also has a few hidden features. If you insert text with an insertion point within the text width of a dimension, then the text will be aligned to the dimension and inserted as a
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dimension post text. If you insert text with an insertion point within the text width of a border, then the text will be aligned to the bottom of the border at a preset height above the borders title line. At the top of the dialogue box, there is an additional dropdown menu labelled Edit. This menu gives you several editing options to add, amend or delete categories plus the ability to delete a text entry.
5.14.2 Add/Edit Categories With this function, you can add, edit or delete a category. If deleting a category, be absolutely sure what you are doing as that category and all other entries under that category will be deleted. To edit a category, double click on the text in the right hand list box. Information will then be transferred to the left hand details. Amend as desired then press the Add/Update button. Double click on the text in the right hand list box. Information will then be transferred to the left hand details, then press the Delete button. The category and all its entries will then be removed.
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5.15 Opening Libraries

FRAMECAD ProDesign Software has the capacity of storing unlimited opening libraries. These opening library files are stored in the C:\Program Files\Tanmari\Framing Module\Library folder with all data in a simply text format. The files have an extension type of da2. All users have access to the these files and by following the notes below you may edit, amend or create new library files as desired.
5.15.1 The Basic Format The file structure is broken into eight main sections and sub sections. The main sections are listed in the table below: Code H_AW W_AW H_AD W_AD H_TW W_TW H_TD W_TD Use Heights Widths Heights Widths Heights Widths Heights Widths Opening Type Aluminium windows Aluminium windows Aluminium doors Aluminium doors Timber windows Timber windows Timber doors Timber doors
The sub sections relate to the main sections and any information must be located below the main section marker and before the next main section marker. The sub sections are made up of single lines of data containing the code and the required size with the = symbol in between. Below is an extract from a library: H_AW 10=1029 12=1200 14=1372 W_AW 06=610 09=850 12=1210 So when a user inserts an aluminium window with a code of 1012, the software reads the heights for the opening from the information under the H_AW section, it finds the 10 line and therefore sets the height distance to 1029mm. For the widths the software looks for the W_AW section, it finds the 12 line and therefore sets the height distance to 1210mm.
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5.15.2 To Edit a File To edit, change or amend an existing file please follow the procedure below: Start Windows Explorer Change to the C:\Program Files\Tanmari\Framing Module\Library Double click on the file you wish to edit It is recommended that you open this file with Notepad or any other similar text editor. If the file extensions are not visible then it is recommended that you turn them on. If you do not know how to do this, then please go to the help pages on our website and download the relevant document. This link will take you to that document: http://www.rcassoc.com.au/Show File Types.pdf Once the file is opened, you may insert additional lines or delete, alter or change existing lines. DO NOT delete or remove the section markers. All eight main section masters must be present and should, under no circumstances, be removed. When editing sub sections, the window code is restricted to two characters and must be followed by the equals (=) symbol and a length. There must be no spaces within the line.
5.15.3 To Create a File The easiest way to create a new opening library file is to copy an existing file and edit it. To copy existing files please follow the procedure below: Start Windows Explorer Change to the \Tanmari\Framing Module\Library Single click on the file you wish to edit Press Ctrl C to copy the file Press Ctrl V to paste the new file Right click on the new file and select rename Rename the file as required but make sure you do not change the file extension Follow the procedure above to edit the file as required Also note the opening library file names should be limited to eight (8) characters and this file name should not contain spaces or punctuation characters. If the file extensions are not visible, then it is recommended that you turn them on. If you do not know how to do this, then please go to the help pages on our website and download the relevant document. This link will take you to that document: http://www.rcassoc.com.au/Show File Types.pdf
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6 Truss Layouts
6.1 Roof Block Theory

6.1.1 Basis of Operation The software operates as an add-on to the IntelliCAD cad package, thus providing a very powerful all in one drawing, detailing and engineering package. The truss package operates basically as a 2D detailing package with its own built in structural design engine. Whilst it does have 3D viewing capacities, it is primarily a 2D package. The truss package has two distinct parts, the first part is the roof truss layout and the second part is the actual truss building. These two parts are linked via a text base output file generated from the truss layout. To detail the roof trusses, you first need to draw in the roof plan. This is usually the hardest part of the detailing process. Once this has been done, usually the creation of the roof truss layout is relatively simple. Generation of the trusses is a fully automated process, but should it be required, they may be edited using standard cad commands or our custom routines.
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6.1.2 Roof Theory The truss software operates on the basis that every roof is a rectangle or a collection of rectangles. Throughout this training manual these rectangles will be referred to as roof blocks. Sometimes these roof blocks may merge or overlap, and sometimes they may have more than four sides, but broadly speaking they are still a collection of blocks. The trick to creating accurate roof plans and truss layouts is to be able to identify the roof blocks. When identifying roof blocks, it is usually easier to start with the smallest blocks and work up to the largest block. Using this method you can usually simplify the drawing as you go. The drawing below shows an example of a roof consisting of two roof blocks.
Where the entire roof is of one pitch, all roof lines will be at right angle to each other, with the hips and valleys at 45 degree angles. Regardless of the complexity of the roof, the direction of fall is ALWAYS towards a gutter or valley. If ever you have a roof falling to a hip or ridge, you have a problem as water will not run up hill.
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This example is a more complex roof consisting of four roof blocks.
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The example below shows a good example of a complex roof. Note the overlap of the two roof blocks. Generally when you have an overlap of roof blocks, you have a complex roof. The larger the overlap, the more complex the roof.
Note the direction of fall. On each occasion the roof MUST fall to a valley or gutter.
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6.1.3 The Basic Truss Procedure
Check truss settings (TSET)
Draw basic roof plan including pitching lines and eaves lines
Code roof lines and support lines (TS & TR)
Add balance of roof lines (CRL)
Detail trusses
(TDT or DT)
Label trusses
(TLA)
Add on-page reports as required (TOS,TOD & TOA)
Dimension truss layout as required (DH, DV, DTH & DTV)
Add any other notations as required (QT)
Layout complete!
Run truss takeoff (TTO)
Open new Truss Detail Dwgs
Build trusses (NTD)
Check all detailed trusses as required (VR & VV)
Amend trusses as required (BT, TAR, TAN)
Print off required reports (TUR)
Save Project
Create XML File (TCNC)
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6.2 The Basic Settings

6.2.1 Border Setups Refer Section 5.2
6.2.2 TSET Truss Setup Options All of the main truss settings are contained in one dialogue box. This dialogue box is accessed from the TSET command. When TSET is initiated within an existing truss layout drawing, it will show all of the last used settings within that drawing. When initiating TSET on a new drawing, it will only show the last settings used.
Each roof type has its own set of loadings. The types of roofing that are available have been preset within your systems data file. To change the roof type, click on the drop down box to the right of the Roof Load field. When a new roof type is selected, the current settings are retrieved from the current drawing. If there are no load settings in the current drawing, then the settings
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are retrieved from the INI file. If there are no settings found, then default settings are restored and the operator is warned of this. Roof loads can be altered in the loadings tab. To select the required wind and roof load click on the drop down box to the left of the field. All available options have been preset within the data file, therefore only these options can be used. On selecting a wind load all truss settings associated with that load will be restored to the selected system defaults with the truss pitch and the wind load will remain unchanged. The Roof pitch field is the nominal pitch of the roof. In the case of dual pitch roofs, it is the pitch used for the main body. In the case of multiple roof pitches, it is only the default or starting point for the roof pitch. There is no need to enter hip pitches or other associated pitches as the software will look after these values. Clicking on the # to the right of this label brings up a simple roof pitch calculator which can convert the rise over run to a decimal roof pitch. Click on the Transfer button to transfer the new calculated pitch back to the main dialogue box. The Sub Pitch or secondary pitch option is used for bell trusses or multi-pitched roofs. The Roof RL field sets the relative RL to the roof truss layout. Its only purpose is for viewing of trusses in 3D. This is used by some operators to do visual checks on more complex type roof structures. The Hip Method field sets the type of hip end to be used. Currently there are two options, Truss Style and Rafter Style. It will depend on your preference as to which method you will use. The O/H Method sets the method required to achieve the gable overhangs. All options are hard codes, to make sure your truss system is capable of using the method employed. The gable frame option currently has no effect on the drawings; it is used only as an indicative setting only. The Pitch Type option enables single or dual pitch mode. In this mode the ends of the roof block may have different pitches to the main body of the block, allowing a maximum of three pitches per block.
The Truss Spacing field is the spacing of the standard trusses. Click on the Truss Spacing wording to change between equal (or nominal) (E), and actual (A). If the spacing was set to equal (E) then this setting would be the maximum spacing of the standard trusses. If the spacing was set to actual (A) then this setting would be the precise spacing between standard trusses. Defined as Dimension A in the definition drawing below.
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The Detailing Type option allows you to change between Full Truss, Half Truss or Rafter roofs.
The First Trunc Truss field is the location of the first truncated truss from the end pitching line. If a truss offset should have been used, then the location of this truss would have been taken from that offset defined as Dimension B in definition drawing below. The Truncated Spacing field is the spacing of the truncated trusses after the first truncated truss. The First Jack Position locates the position of the first jack rafter. This distance is calculated from the nearest corner of the roof block. If this value was to be set at zero, then no first jack rafter will be inserted. Defined as Dimension D in definition drawing below. The Next Jack Position locates the position of the second jack rafter. This distance is also calculated from the nearest corner of the roof block. If this value was to be set at zero, then the second jack rafter will be drawn on the corner point of the roof block. Defined as Dimension E in definition drawing below. The Jack Rafter Spacing field is the spacing of the balance of the jack rafters. Defined as Dimension F in definition drawing below. The Eave Search Distance field is the maximum length eave that will be inserted. It would be possible to have the software search to infinity to find an eave but this would not be very practical so this setting is provided to limit that search distance. As everybody has a different style of work with different requirements, this setting has been provided. In most circumstances the default values set in the data file should be sufficient. If you do set this value, remember to allow for the eave on hips, as these are usually longer than all other eaves.
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under 100mm are not desirable. Defined as Dimension G in definition drawing above. The Truss Offset field will offset the truss pitching line by this distance. This will give a virtual cantilever to all trusses and jack rafters. This offset is generally used with fixed toe height truss systems, where the toe heights need to be raised to meet a specific toe height requirement. If you press the Save button, all settings will be saved in the current dra wing and to the computers system register. If you press the Cancel button the dialogue box will close and any changes made will be lost. On the top left hand corner of the TSET dialogue box, there is a drop down menu called More Options. Each one of these options will be explained more in detail later in the training.
6.2.3 Loading Settings These settings are accessed from the TSET - Loadings tab. This is where the truss loads are set. Only loads that may be variable are shown here. Other loads and coefficients that are fixed by the codes are not shown as they are hard coded within the software.
The Ceiling Live Load sets the live load on the bottom chord. This load is expressed as a distributed load.
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The Roof Live Load sets the live load on the top chord. This load is expressed as a distributed load as a pressure.
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The Roof Dead Load sets the dead load on the top chord. This load is expressed as a distributed load. By clicking on the # you will see a variety of predefined roof loads. If the roof type is not on the list then you will need to add the correct load by just typing within the field. The Ceiling Dead Load sets the dead load on the bottom chord. This load is expressed as a distributed load. By clicking on the # you will see a variety of predefined ceiling loads. If the ceiling type is not on the list then you will need to add the correct load by just typing within the field. The Ceiling Services Load sets the services dead load on the bottom chord. This load is expressed as a distributed load. The Bottom Chord Restraints sets the restraint spacing on the bottom chord. If ceiling battens are to be used, please ensure your battens are of sufficient strength to complete this task. An incorrect setting here could and will generate false compression values on the bottom chords.
6.2.4 Roof Batten Settings The batten settings form an integral part of the truss detailing, so therefore it is important to have these setting correct. These settings are accessed from the TSET Roof Battens tab.
The First Batten Type field show the type of batten selected as the first batten. This batten is defined as the batten at the start of the run of battens or the batten immediately at the fascia. If you are detailing concrete tiles and wish to tilt the tile using the fascia, then select the batten type as None.
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The Next Batten Type field show the type of batten selected for the roof excluding the first batten. If the type of batten you wish to use is not on the list, then it will need to be added to the data file.
The End Ceiling Batten field is the material used to support the ceiling battens at the end walls. If the type of batten you wish to use is not on the list, then it will need to be added to the data file. The First Valley Batten field defines the type of material used as the valley support. The Next Valley Batten is required in some systems require two types of materials for each valley support. That second type of material is selected here. If you dont want to a second type of material then select None. The Length field sets the length of the. This length should be the actual ordering length of the batten. The Lap field sets the distance or overlap required when joining battens.
6.3 The Basic Operation

6.3.1 Quick Truss Command Reference
Command BSET REV TSET CRL TR TS TH TCT or CT TIC TDT or DT TLA or TL TFT TRB STL
Usage Setup borders Revision marking and updating feature Main truss settings Roof line wizard Code as roof line Code as support line Code as a hanging beam Codes lines as trusses Truss integrity check
Find a truss on a layout Add roof bracing to layout Split a truss layout
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Main truss layout engine
T3D TTC TTM TCE TVS TBR TAD TAP TRL ETG STH DH DV DA DOH DOV DTH DTV DL TLI QT TID TOD TOS TOA TOV TTO NTD STD BT TFT PS
Toggles 3D view on and off Cuts a single truss Cuts multiple trusses Rebuilds eaves Splits a truss Breaks a truss Add drawing to library Adds packers Amends Truss RL Erase Trusses Converts a square end to a hex end Dimensions horizontally Dimensions vertically Dimensions aligned Dimensions horizontally ordinate style Dimensions vertically ordinate style Dimensions trusses only horizontally Dimensions trusses only vertically Dimensions lengths only Lists a truss Quick text insertions Insert Detail On sheet design summary On sheet truss summary On sheet accessories list On sheet verandah rafter summary Main truss takeoff Details all trusses Details selected trusses Builds a single truss Find a specified truss Re-squares a truss member
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TSC TBM TBP TEW TMI TAW TAN TAR TSF TAS TPL TUS TUA TUR TXL TWH TMH
Splices a truss chord Fully boxes a member Partially boxes a member Eases selected webs Mirrors selected webs Adds webs Analysis without report Analysis with report Shows truss failures Adds support points Adds point loads Updates a single cutting list Updates a multiple cutting list Creates a truss materials usage report Creates a truss materials usage export to Excel Re-calculates chord to web connection holes Re-calculates chord to chord connection holes
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6.3.2 RRS Creating Roof Shapes The first part of any truss job is to draw the roof plan. There are several ways to achieve this. It could be drawn using basic cad commands, or you could import the roof plan if supplied in cad format. However, if it is a regular roof shape you could use one of our wizards. The roof shape wizard is located under the Roofing menu. To access this command go Roofing >> Roof Layouts >> RRS Create Roof Shape. The hot key for this command is RRS. To use this command, click on the required roof shape and follow the prompts in the cad command area. This will create a basic roof outline with pitching points and eave lines. To add the balance of the roof lines you will need to use the CRL - Create Roof Lines command which is described next.
6.3.3 CRL Creating Roof Lines To create roof lines, use the CRL command. The command is located on the Trusses menu. To access the command Trusses >> Code As Routines >> CRL Create Roof Lines. It works on the basis that every roof is a block or a collection of blocks as was previously explained under the Roof Block Theory section. To use this command, you need to select three points on each roof block. The first two points selected represent one end of the roof block, the third point can be anywhere along the other end of the roof block. When selecting the roof points, the cursor is set to select end points or intersections.
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After selecting the three roof points, the user is prompted to select a roof type at each end. The options for the first end are Hip, Dutch, Gable, Saddle or More. To select one of these options, just type the first letter of the roof type, followed by the enter key. The options for the second end are Hip, Dutch, Gable, Saddle or More. To select one of these options, just type the first letter of the roof type, followed by the enter key. If the roof end type options do not suit your needs, then roof lines may be drawn using your standard cad command. Next, use the TR - Code as Roof Lines on completion; this will be described shortly.
6.3.4 TR/TS Coding as Roof Lines or Support Lines The TR command codes lines as roof lines. It serves three purposes: It changes the line to a different linetype and colour, plus it breaks the lines at all roof line intersection points and imbeds a mark to allow the software to recognise it as a roof line. To use the command, just select the desired line or lines with the cursor. The roof lines are a vital part of truss layouts, as they are used to detect eave overhangs. The TS command codes lines as support lines. Its main purpose is to enable the software to see where the trusses are being supported. The command is used in the same way as the Code as Roof Lines command. The colour and linetype of both these commands are set from the Drawing Settings dialogue box which can be accessed through the Options tab in the TSET command.
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Both the TS and the TR command allow the user to select either lines or polylines. However if you select a polyline, it will be converted to ordinary lines. This command will not work on heavy weight polylines. If you were to select a heavy weight poly line a warning will be issued. Both roof and support lines may be copied, moved, extended, trimmed, mirrored or stretched using your standard cad commands. However you cannot use the offset command. Whilst it may appear to have worked, all intelligence is lost.
6.3.5 DT Detailing Truss and Veranda Layouts The TDT or DT tool is used for the creation of roof layouts. Full truss, half truss or rafter input is determined in the Detailing Type drop down box in TSET. The TDT command works very similar to the CRL - Create Roof Lines command, with the exception that with truss layouts you select the pitching points, not the eave extremes. The pitching point is shown in the diagram. When detailing a roof truss layout, you will be prompted for a roof type on each end; there are many options available here. Below is a table of available roof types. When detailing half truss layouts, the first point selected is the high point of the roof truss. To make it easy to remember, just think you are up on the high edge of the roof and looking down.
The DT rafter input mode works slightly different in that you need to select four points to define the parallelogram. Also the rafter input does not recognise eaves lines. If you need to include eaves, then you should include them within your point selection. Once again the rafter input is best if you assume that you are up on the high edge of the roof looking down.
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6.3.6 TLA Truss Labelling To label the trusses, use the TLA command. This command gives the option of selecting the required trusses or doing a global selection. If you select trusses, a secondary dialogue box will ask you what number you wish to start the labelling at. The height of the labelling text is currently fixed at the same height as the dimensioning text. Labelling prefixes can be altered in the Labels tab in TSET.
6.3.7 TTO Truss Takeoff As previously explained, the truss software two parts to it. To get the information from the layout to the detail sheets, you need to run a takeoff. The command for this is TTO. This command will then check your drawing for integrity and create an output file ready for truss building.
6.3.8 NTD/STD Truss Building To actually build the trusses, you will need to start a Truss Detail Dwg. To do this from the menu go to FILE >> TRUSS DETAIL DWG and then select an appropriate drawing size. When you open this new drawing, you will see borders already set up. These borders are an integral part of the truss building process, so please do not explode or erase them. After opening the new drawing, use the NTD or STD command to actu ally build the trusses. The two commands are almost identical, except that the STD command allows you to select which trusses to import and detail, and the NTD command will import and detail all trusses.
6.4 Truss Analysis

6.4.1 TAN/TAR Using Truss Analysis Two tools have been provided for truss analysis, the TAN Truss Analysis and the TAR - Truss Analysis with Report command. Both commands operate identically, with the exception that the TAR command also shows the report. For normal truss building with the NTD or BT command, the truss analysis works automatically. The only time one needs to run these commands is after doing manual alterations to trusses. The truss analysis will give one of five results: 1. Analysis Status = Passed
4. Analysis Status = Error 5. Analysis Status = Incorrect Data
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2. Analysis Status = Failed
If you try to analyse a non-structural item, e.g. ceiling tie, then no action will occur. If there is more than one truss in the current border then the outcome could generate inconsistent or unreliable results. Passed means that with the information supplied, the truss is within the design code limits as set in the truss loading settings. When a truss has passed, all members on that truss are automatically re labelled and the cutting lists are updated. Failed means that with the information supplied, the truss is outside the design code limits as set in the truss loading settings. This means that the truss will need to be reconfigured in some form to pass analysis. The appendix in the rear of this manual will give some assistance in this area. When a truss fails, the members are not labelled, and no cutting lists are generated. Support Failure means the failure occurs when the software detects less than two support points on the truss. In this case you need to check to see if the lack of supports is genuine, if not, you can use the TAS command to add the required support points and reanalyse. If the lack of supports is genuine, then a structural engineers advice should be sort. Error occurs when the analysis engine has generated an internal error. This could occur when the software malfunctions or when there is a total and absolute truss failure. If it is a software malfunction, then a copy of the truss should be forwarded to the software developers for debugging. Incorrect Data occurs when your data file is out of date in this case you will need an updated data file. For this you should contact you network administrator or software support person.
6.4.2 Hints on Fixing Truss Failures In all cases, reducing the load on the truss by either reducing the truss spacing or adding additional support points will fix failure problems. However, if this is not possible then the guidelines below may help. If a chord has failed with a failure of greater than 200%, then there is nothing that can be done to that truss with the exception of reducing the load on the truss. In all cases, you will need to go back to the layout and find additional internal supports or redo the layout with an alternate configuration.
Compression Failures 1. If a top or bottom chord, decrease panel point spacing. 2. For bottom chords, chord restraint spacing could be reduced. 3. For webs, add a midpoint web restraint. 4. The gauge thickness or size of the member could be increased. 5. Boxing of the member could also assist. Shear Failures 1. The gauge thickness or size of the member could be increased.
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2. Boxing of the member could also assist. 3. If it is a chord with a support point between panel points, then locating a web above this support point will help. Bending Failures 1. For bottom chords, chord restraint spacing could be reduced. 2. For webs, add a midpoint web restraint. 3. The gauge thickness or size of the member could be increased. 4. Boxing of the member could also assist. Deflection Failures 1. The gauge thickness or size of the chord member could be increased. 2. Boxing of the chord member could also assist. 3. If points 1 & 2 do not fix the problem or is not practical, then point 1 is the only alternative as the load on the truss must be reduced. Support Failure 1. Add additional supports to the truss. Crushing Failures 1. If there is a support point mid way between panel points, then bringing a web to this point could assist. 2. Partially boxing the members between the panel points could also help. 3. Increasing the gauge or material thickness could also fix the problem.
6.4.3 TLI Editing Truss Materials Editing of truss materials is done through the TLI - Truss List command. To operate, just select the material or materials to edit and a dialogue box will appear showing all available materials within your truss system. You should also note the material height and width to the right of the material descriptions. This is here because it is possible to use the materials in either orientation but the materials structural properties will be different for each orientation, so make sure you use the correct one. Also at the bottom of the box, is an
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option to Re-Engineer. If ticked, the truss will be automatically re-engineered after editing of the materials. Once you have changed materials, you will notice that the cutting lists are automatically updated.
6.4.4 Listing a Truss Joint There is an option in the TLI dialogue box to List Joint for the purpose of listing each truss joint. This command will bring up a dialogue box showing all available data. The First Fixing Capacity refers to the allowed capacity of the first fixing type. Currently the software allows for a maximum of two fixing types per system, but this will be changing in the near fixing. The Second Fixing Capacity refers to the allowed capacity of the every other fixing after the first fixing type. The Joint Capacity is the total capacity of fixings at that joint. The Applied Load is the total load on that joint as determined by the truss analysis.
6.4.5 TBM/TBP Boxing Truss Members To box a truss member, use the TBM - Truss Box Member command. This command will fully box a truss member. This command also has the added feature in that not only will it box a member, but it will also un-box a member if it is already boxed. When using the command to un-box, you are better off selecting the member(s) with a crossing, this is the only sure way of selecting the correct member. If you wish to only partially box a member, use the TBP - Truss Box Partial command. This command requires you to select two points, the starting point and the ending point. This command will not un-box a member, to un-box a partially boxed member use the TBM command.
6.4.6 TWR Add Web Restraint The TWR - Truss Web Restraint will add a restraint to any webs. To use the command just select a point on the web where you require the restraint. WARNING: When adding a web restraint make sure it is noted on the layouts so you can be sure this restraint will be added on site, as this will be a structural requirement.
6.4.7 Truss Member Loads Various parts of a truss have different load conditions applied. For the definition of various truss parts, please refer to the definitions section of this manual. So if you
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copy parts of a truss, ensure you use the correct member for the load condition required. Failure to do this will create an inaccurate analysis result.
Top Chord Live Roof Load Live Ceiling Load Dead Roof Load Dead Ceiling Load Service Load Snow Load Yes Yes Yes Yes
Bottom Chord
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External Wind Load Internal Wind Load
The only exception to the above would be a girder truss. The bottom chord of a girder truss would also carry the imposed load of the oncoming bridge trusses.
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6.5 Advanced Truss Layout Tools

6.5.1 TVC Visual Controls Sometimes truss layouts become very confusing, with lines of top of lines. FRAMECAD Pro has provided a tool called TVC - Truss Visual Control to allow the operator to easily show or hide various aspects of a truss layout. The command is located on the dropdown menus, to access go TRUSSES >> TVC Visual Controls. By clicking on the desired tick box various aspects will be shown or hidden. Alternately you could also just use the CAD systems standard Layer command.
6.5.2 CT Code Line As Truss Sometimes when detailing roofs, you want a truss at a specific location but the software will not automatically do it. In those circumstances the routine CT has been provided. The operator is required to draw the line, which represents the truss then use the TCT Code Line as Truss routine. When the command is first activated, a dialogue box appears. Select the required truss type, pitch and truss spacing. If applicable also select the required truss height and dutch rail height location. When selecting the line to code as truss, the end closest to the point selected will be the starting end or left hand end. This is especially important with half trusses, as eaves are only added to the starting end of a half truss.
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6.5.3 TTC/TCM/TBR Cutting Off Trusses Three commands have been provided to cut trusses. They are TTC, TCM and TBR. These commands can be accessed from the drop down menu, go TRUSS >> LAYOUT EDITS The TTC command cuts off one end on a single truss. The TCM - Truss Cut Multiple cuts off one end of multiple trusses The TBR - Truss Break cuts a truss into two trusses at a specific point.
6.5.4 TRB/TBB/TCB Adding Roof Bracing Three types of roof bracing can be added. There is bracing along the top chord, bracing along the bottom chord and construction from brace to brace. The commands for these are TRB, TBB and TCB. They are all accessed from the drop down menu TRUSSES >> OTHER DETAILING. The TRB - Truss Roof Brace adds roof bracing to the top chord. The user needs to select three points for this command. The TBB - Truss Bottom Brace adds roof bracing to the bottom chord. The user needs to select three points for this command. The TCB - Truss Construction Brace adds in construction brace and only two points need to be selected.
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6.5.5 Dimensioning Roof Trusses Four commands are sufficient to dimension most roofs. These commands are DH, DV, DA and DO. The DH, DV and DA commands produce regular style dimensions where as the DO command produces ordinate style dimensions. All commands require the operator to select three points, the first being the location for the dimensions, and the second and third points are the starting and finishing points for the dimensions.
6.5.6 TIC Layout Integrity Checks This command is a quick way of checking for drafting errors or simple oversights. The command name is TIC - Truss Integrity Check. It can be accessed from the main Trusses drop down menu. If any errors are found, then a warning box will appear showing what errors were suspected. Different levels of warnings can be preset within the data file, so not all systems have the same warnings. However most systems will check for the presence of roof bracing and warn on trusses over the maximum length. 6.5.7 Dos and Donts of CAD Commands Whilst our software operates within the cad environment, not all cad commands are compatible. The two main commands which cause big problems are the OFFSET command and the MIRROR command. Whilst the offset command may appear to have worked, in many if not all cases it does not copy the intelligence with the associated entity. An example of this would be if you offset a roof line, it looks like it has offset the entity okay, but the new item now is only a line, it has lost all intelligence. Whilst this is a problem, if you are aware of it, the command can still be useful. Be very aware about using the MIRROR command. Its results can be unreliable. If you must use it just be aware.
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6.6 Layout Reports and Printing

6.6.1 TOS/TOD/TOV On Sheet Summaries There are currently four available on sheet reports, the TOS, TOD, TOV and the TOA commands. These are designed as short summaries intended to adorn the roof truss layout. The TOS - Truss Onsheet Summary gives a short summary of the truss types used on the truss layout. The summary includes quantities and a tally of bottom chord lengths.
The TOD - Truss Onsheet Design summary gives a brief summary of the design including various critical settings. This summary is possibly the most important summary as it shows the operator has used the correct loading methods. The TOA - Truss Onsheet Accessories summary given a list of other associated item required to go with the roof trusses. This command has a settings dialogue box associated with it containing many options. By pressing the Default button, the default options will be restored from your truss data file. Currently there is no way to set a default, except by direct editing the data file.
6.6.2 TLR Printable Reports Currently there is only one layout report available. This is the TLR - Truss Layout Report. Through this report you may export to a text file or a CSV type file and print to a printer. The options menu allows you to hide or show components, brackets and fasteners.
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6.6.3 PRIA Printing the Layouts If you are using IntelliCAD Version 5 or above, we have provided a spool printer that will print all views through one command. The command for this is PRIA. It has an options dialogue box associated with it containing several settings. Here you can select the appropriate printer, paper size, number of copies etc. Once you press GO all views will be printed automatically.
6.7 Definitions
6.7.1 Truss Marker Definition The truss marker that is drawn on truss layouts refers to the face of the truss with the truss sitting on the marker.
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6.7.2 Common Truss Parts
6.7.3 Common Roof End Type
Gable Roof End
Hip Roof End
Dutch Roof End
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7 Floor Layouts

Command Usage
BSET REV DA DL DH DV DJH DJV DOH DOV FJSET FO IP J3D JAD JAM JAP JAS JBP JCNC JD
Border setup Revision notes Dimension aligned Dimension lengths Dimension horizontally Dimension vertically Dimension joists horizontally Dimension joists vertically Dimension horizontally ordinate style Dimension vertically ordinate style Floor sheet setup Offset a trace Inherit properties Floor to 3D Add a detail drawing Add a member to data file
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FRAMECAD ProDesign User Manual November 2012 JDF JEG JFJ JIC JID JIM JIS JJC JJD JJM JLA JLI JLR JOB JOF JOS JP1 JP2 JSET JSS JSV JSW JTO JUA JUR JUS JWB PC PE PJ PT QST Detail floor sheeting Erase guides Find a floor member Floor integrity check Insert a detail drawing Insert a member Insert service holes Cut a floor member Detail webbed floor joists Cut multiple floor members Label floor members List a floor member Layout report Onpage bracket report Onpage sheeting report Onpage member summary Detail purlins Add holes to purlins Main floor settings Show members starting edge Create a sectional view Show web side Take off webbed joists Update all webbed joist cutting lists Joist usage report Update single webbed joist cutting lists Detail a single webbed beam
Join a trace Trim a trace Insert a steel section profile
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Cut a trace
FRAMECAD ProDesign User Manual November 2012 SW SWA ULE ULI ULP URU USE USET USI USP Show old wall layer Add to old wall layer Run of engaged piers Run of isolated piers Run of steel posts Rough in under floor plan Insert single engaged pier Under floor settings Insert single isolated pier Insert single steel post
7.2 New Layout Drawing

See 5.1 New Layout Drawing
7.3 BSET Border Setups

Refer Section 5.2
7.4 JSET Floor Settings

This is the main setup routine for floor detailing. This command may be accessed directly from the menu, or directly from the command line as JD. Each field is explained here in detail.
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Current System - This field contains the name of the floor system to be used. System files are kept in the \Tanmari\Framing Module\Library folder and all floor files have a file extension of .da7. End Bearer Type - This field shows the type of End Bearer to be used. The image to the right of the dialogue box will show the definition of an End Bearer. This image is a dynamic image which changes as each field receives focus. An End Bearer is a member that carries terminating joints. If you do not wish to use any End Bearer select None from the drop down box. Side Bearer Type - This field shows the type of Side Bearer to be used. The image to the right of the dialogue box will show the definition of an Side Bearer. This image is a dynamic image which changes as each field receives focus. A Side Bearer is a member that usually does not carry joints. If you do not wish to use any Side Bearer select None from the drop down box. Internal Bearer Type - This field shows the type of Internal Bearer to be used. The image to the right of the dialogue box will show the definition of an Internal Bearer. This image is a dynamic image which changes as each field receives focus. An Internal Bearer is a member that usually carries joists on each side. If you do not wish to use any Internal Bearer select None from the drop down box. Joist Type - This field shows the Joist type to be used. The image to the right of the dialogue box will show the definition of a Joist. This image is a dynamic image which changes as each field receives focus. The value used here will be dictated by the available engineering, and the type of floor sheeting used. Joist Spacing - In this field, the spacing of the joists are set. Normally this field is a multiple of 150, however under some circumstances this may need to be changed. Internal Bearer Spacing - This field is the spacing of the Internal Bearers. The value used here will be dictated by the available engineering.
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The Floor Datum function is only used when you view the floor system in 3D, or generate accurate sectional views. The Dead Load sets the dead load on the joist. This load is expressed as a distributed load. There is a button to the left of this field. By pressing this button you will see a variety of predefined loads. The Live Load sets the live load on the joist. This load is expressed as a distributed load. The Ceiling Load sets the ceiling load on the joist. This load is expressed as a distributed load. There is a button to the left of this field. By pressing this button you will see a variety of predefined loads. The Snow Load sets the snow load on the joist. This load is expressed as a distributed load. The Inline End Bearers toggle will set the End Bearers to be located inline if this box is ticked. If the box is unticked, then the End Bearers will be located under the Joists. The image in the dialogue box will show the definition of this. This image is a dynamic image which changes as each field receives focus. The Inline Int Bearers toggle will set the Internal Bearers to be located inline if this box is ticked. If the box is unticked, then the Internal Bearers will be located under the Joists. The image in the dialogue box will show the definition of this. This image is a dynamic image which changes as each field receives focus. If the Double Int Bearers tick box is ticked, then double internal bearers will be used. If it is unticked, then only a single bearer will be used. The value used here will be dictated by the available engineering. More Options Button The Floor Label Options is explained in a section below. The Cutting List Options are also explained in a section below. The Save As Default option means that after Saving As Default, every time you restore this system, then these Save As Default options will be reloaded. The Save As A Model means that if desired all settings in the JSET dialogue box can be saves as a model, making it available for future restoration. When you save as a model, a dialogue box appears where you can enter a short description. But please keep this description very short. The Restore A Model will restore any previously saved settings. This can be very useful, as it saves having to reselect members every time. The Delete a Model will remove a model from the data file.
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7.5 System Editor

7.5.1 JAS Add Sectional Properties With this routine, you can add the sectional properties to members. Currently this routine as no effect in the software, but shortly an engineering package will be added and these properties will be required. Not only will it add properties, but you can also edit or delete properties. To delete an entry, double click on the entry in the right hand list, this item will appear in the details, then to delete the entry click in the Delete button. To edit an entry, double click on the entry in the right hand list, this item will then appear in the details. Amend as required then press the Add/Update button. To add an entry, add all the appropriate information then press the Add/Update button. The software performs a check of all data to ensure it is in the correct format with no errors.
With this function, you can add, edit or delete various details from your block library. All these blocks are stored in the \Tanmari\Framing Module\Blocks\Qfloor folder, with all relevant data stored within the selected data file. To edit an existing item, double click on the member in the left hand list, and all its properties will show on the right hand side. Change the fields as required then press the Add button.
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7.5.2 JAD Add a Detail Drawing
To delete an existing member, double click on the member in the left hand list, and all its properties will show on the right hand side. Press the Delete button and the item will be removed from the list and the associated data file. Also note that the block will be deleted. To add a new item, double click on an existing detail in the left hand list, and all its properties will show on the right hand side. Change the fields as required then press the Add button. The dialogue box will disappear and then you will be prompted to select the block, followed by the blocks insertion point. In the Drawing Name field you must insert drawing name. The name should be short and sweet and should not contain any spaces. The extension .dwg is not necessary and should not be used. The Description field allows you to enter a short description so you can identify its intended use. There is no limit to its length, but shorter is better.
7.5.3 JAP Add a Part This routine allows you to add, edit or delete parts. To delete an entry, double click on the entry in the right hand list, this item will appear in the details, then click in the Delete button. To edit an entry, double click on the entry in the right hand list, this item will then appear in the details. Amend as required then press the Add/Update button. To add an entry, add all the appropriate information then press the Add/Update button. The software performs a check of all data to ensure it is in the correct format with no errors.
7.5.4 JAM Add a Member This routine gives you the capacity to add, edit or delete members at will. The members that appear here are the members that appear in the JSET routine. All fields are required and MUST be filled in accurately. All fields are self explanatory with exception to the Orientation field. The Orientation field sets the direction of Channel, Lipped Cee or Open Cee members. It does not affect symmetrical sections. This field consists as a group of four numbers, either 0 or 1. Zero means that the toes or open side face outwards. One means that the toes or open face faces inwards. The first digit refers to End Bearers, the second digit refers to Side Bearers, the third digit refers to Internal Bearers and the fourth and last item refers to Joists.
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To delete an entry, double click on the entry in the right hand list, this item will appear in the details, then click in the Delete button. To edit an entry, double click on the entry in the right hand list, this item will then appear in the details. Amend as required then press the Add/Update button.
7.6 Code As Routines

7.6.1 TS Code As Support Line The TS command codes lines as support lines. Its main purpose is to enable the software to see where the members are being supported. The TS command allow the user to select either lines or polylines. However if you select a polyline, it will be converted to ordinary lines. This command will not work on heavy weight polylines. If you were to select a heavy weight polyline, a warning would be issued. Support lines may be copied, moved, extended, trimmed, mirrored or stretched using your standard cad commands. However you cannot use the offset command. Whilst it may appear to have worked, all intelligence is lost.
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7.7 Layout Commands

7.7.1 JD Detail Floor This is the main command used to detail a floor. To use this command, all you need to do is select the boundaries of the floor you wish to detail. The boundaries could be either lines or polylines and should be a closed area. The boundaries could consist on any shape or collection of shapes and several separate boundaries could be included. When this command is first initiated you are prompted to select the boundaries or press Enter for set up. If you press Enter you will be taken to the JSET command. On completion of JSET you will be returned to this routine. Once the boundaries have been selected, you will be prompted for a set out point. This is the point from which all the joists are set from. Next you will be prompted for the direction of the joists. Here you could just drag the mouse in the direction required and press Enter or select a point to in reference to the set out point or just enter an angle for the joist direction.
7.7.2 JLI List a Floor Member With this command you may list and amend floor members as necessary. Currently it will only amend the first member found. After selecting a member, the starting end of the member is marked with a yellow marker with the finishing end marked with a red marker. As far as editing goes, there are some options you can change or if really desired, you can show the member as a line or if already a line, you can re-expand the member to full width.
7.7.3 JFJ Find a Member Sometimes floor layouts can get very complex. And sometimes you can never find that joist you are looking for. With this command, all you do is enter the joist or member number and a marker will show you its location.
7.7.4 JLA Label Members
If you have opted to select members to label, then you will prompted to set the starting number of the labelling. This is very useful for labelling a job with more than one level of floors. When selecting members for global or individual numbering, any previous text labels selected will be deleted.
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This routine labels all floor members. When the command is first initiated, you are prompted to select the members to label or return for global selection.
Members will be labelled in the format that was set with JSET Labelling Options. All members are labelled from the top left corner radiating outwards. The height of the text will be the same as the variable setting DIMTXT.
7.7.5 QST Steel Sections This function is a utility for generating profiles of standard steel sections. All member shapes, sizes and profiles are contained within the systems data file. Members may be inserted at any scale with the ability to rotate the section after insertion. When each section is generated, it is generated as a single polyline. Should the need arise, it may be exploded or edited as required.
7.8 Other Detailing

7.8.1 JDF Floor Sheeting This command is used to create floor sheet layouts. The command works similar to the JD command. All you need to do is select the boundaries of the floor you wish to add sheeting to. The boundaries could be either lines or polylines and should be a closed area. The boundaries could consist on any shape or collection of shapes and several separate boundaries could be included. Once the boundaries have been selected, you will then be prompted for a set out point. This is the point from which all the sheeting is set from. Once the sheeting is detailed, a small circle is drawn at this setout point.
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Next you will be prompted for the direction of the joists. Drag the mouse in the direction required and press Enter or select a point in reference to the set out point or just enter an angle for the joist direction. When this command is first initiated, you are prompted to select the boundaries or press Enter for set up. If you press Enter you will be takes to the floor sheeting options. On completion of the settings, you will be returned to this routine. To select a new sheet type, click on the dropdown box for all available options. If the option desired is not on the list, then contact your systems administrator as there is currently no options available for the user to add additional sheeting.
7.8.2 JID Insert a Detail Drawing This routine allows the user to insert special details into their drawing. When the command is initiated, a list box appears showing a list of all available details. The Drawing Insertion Scale field allows the user to alter the scale of the drawing if desired. By using the JAD command the user is able to add details as they are created. 7.8.3 JIM Insert a Member With this command, you have the facility to add a member into the floor layout at any desired location. To use this command, you need to select a Member Type from the list, set the correct Member RL, plus any other desired settings, then select two points where you want the member inserted. In some cases it could be a good idea to draw in a temporary construction line, and use this as your insertion points. Once the two points have been selected, you are prompted for a side to offset the member. If a side is not selected, then the member is inserted along the centre line. If the Double Member box is ticked, then two members will be inserted side by side. The orientation of the members is governed by the data contained within the data file.
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If the Show as Line is ticked then the member will not be drawn with thickness. This can be useful when inserting a member underneath a floor. If the Cut in Member box is ticked, then the new member will be cut into the existing floor erasing a section from the existing floor equal to the width of the member inserted.
Third Point Selected
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7.8.4 J3D Create 3D View Floor is mainly a 2D program. However this function creates a full wire frame diagram of the floor system. This is a very handy function when checking very complex jobs with many floor levels. To remove the 3d entities just use this command again. If 3D floors are found they will be deleted, if no 3D floors are found then they will be created. All 3D floors are created on a layer called 3D_Floor and the 3D colours will be similar to the original entities.
7.8.5 JSC Create Section This command creates a sectional view between any two given points. This command has no other options. The command is very useful when you need to show joist or member orientations. To use the command, you need to select three points, the first point is the location of the sectional view, the second and third points are the staring point and ending point of the section.
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First Point Selected
Second Point Selected
Third Point Selected
7.8.6 JIS Insert a Service Line This command is only used by systems where machinery and CNC can cater for the processes of service penetrations in floor members. To see if you can use this provision, please contact your systems administrator. To use the command, you need to select two points, representing the starting and finishing points of the run of service holes. The software will then draw a line between these two points with imbedded information within. This line is drawn on a layer called Service_Hole.
7.9 Floor Edits

7.9.1 JEG Erase Guides Usually when drawing or roughing in floor systems, guide lines and temporary lines are often drawn. To erase these guides is sometimes difficult but with this command you can select the whole region and only items not associated with the floor layout will be erased. The biggest trick to good detailing is to create a clean and accurate drawing that is pleasing to the eye. This function is a great aid in achieving this.
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7.9.2 JIC Integrity Check This command performs some basic member checks. At the time of writing, the only check performed was a check for floor members exceeding the maximum allowed length. The maximum allowed lengths have been preset within the data file. Any member found is marked with a red marker and an alert box warning is issued.
7.9.3 JSW Show Web Side This command will show which side of the member is the web side. This only applies to Cee Section or Lipped Cee Section members as there is no need to use this with symmetrical members or closed sections.
7.9.4 JSS Show Start Every member has a starting end and a finishing end. This command will mark the starting end and finishing end of all members. The starting end is marked with a yellow marker and the finishing end is marked with a red marker. Normally the members are orientated with the starting end being the left or the top side.
7.9.5 JEX Shrink/Expand Members This command is a toggle. It reduces members to a drafting width or expands members to full width. With some systems the drafting width is different from the members actual width. From a detailing or calculation point of view, the drafting width is desired, but from a presentation the actual width is desired. This command gives you the best of both worlds. 7.9.6 JJC Cut a Single Member This function cuts a member at a given point. When this command first initiates, you can select a member or return for setup. The setup allows you to initiate the ability to update the cut end types. To operate, first select the member to cut, and then select the point where you wish to cut the member. When selecting the cutting point, the cursor snap mode has been set to select an end point or intersection. If needed, you may wish to draw in a guide line to represent the cutting point. If the options were set to update end types, then a dialogue box would appear asking you to select the appropriate end type for that particular member, the current member end type should be highlighted. This dialogue box also shows a slide view of the end type.
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7.9.7 JJM Cut Multiple Members This command operates similarly to JJC except here you can cut many members at once. To use this routine, you need to select two points to represent the cutting line. All members intersecting these two points will be cut. When selecting the cutting point, the cursor snap mode has been set to select an end point or intersection. If needed you may wish to draw in a guideline to represent the cutting point.
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7.10 Under Floor Plans

7.10.1 USET Under Floor Settings This sets the main parameters for all under floor detailing. This is where all pier sizes and spacing are set When USET is first initialized, it scans the current drawing for active settings. If no active settings are found, then it retrieves settings from any previously detailed under floors in the current drawing. If still no settings are found then it retrieves the last used settings from the system registry. If no last used settings are found, then the default settings are used. When the default settings are used, a warning is issued, as it is most likely that these settings will need to be changed. When exiting via the OK button, all settings are saved in the current drawing and also in the systems registry. If the CANCEL button was pressed, then no settings are changed, and the drawing plus systems registry remain unchanged. The drawing below explains what each parameter means.
Engaged Pier Depth Engaged Pier Spacing
Width Bearer Spacing
Isolated Pier Spacing
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7.11 Dimensioning
7.11.1 DH Dimension Horizontally This routine will dimension horizontally from point to point. Select the dimension location then select the points you wish to dimension. When selecting points to dimension, the cursor has been set to pick end points or intersections. This routine will only dimension using the X coordinates.
7.11.2 DV Dimension Vertically This routine will dimension vertically from point to point. Select the dimension location then select the points you wish to dimension. When selecting points to dimension, the cursor has been set to pick end points or intersections. This routine will only dimension using the Y coordinates.
7.11.3 DA Dimension Aligned This routine will dimension walls between two points. Select the dimension location then select the points you wish to dimension. When selecting points to dimension, the cursor has been set to pick end points or intersections. This routine will dimension at whatever angle the second point is from the first.
7.11.4 DOH Dimension Ordinates Horizontally This routine will produce a series of running ordinate dimensions from a given reference point. This routine will only dimension using the X coordinates. To use this function first select the location where you want the dimensions to appear, then continue selecting point to dimension. The first point selected will be considered to be 0. The rest of the points will be set from this point.
7.11.5 DOV Dimension Ordinates Vertically This routine will produce a series of running ordinate dimensions from a given reference point. This routine will only dimension using the Y coordinates. To use this function first select the location where you want the dimensions to appear, then continue selecting point to dimension. The first point selected will be considered to be 0. The rest of the points will be set from this point.
7.11.6 DJH Dimension Horizontally This routine will dimension wall panels horizontally. To operate select a point where you wish the dimension line located, then draw a fence through the wall panels you
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wish to dimension. This routine will only dimension floor joists, it will ignore all other entities. This routine will only dimension using the X coordinates.
7.11.7 DJV Dimension Vertically This routine will dimension wall panels vertically. To operate select a point where you wish the dimension line located, then draw a fence through the wall panels you wish to dimension. This routine will only dimension floor joists, it will ignore all other entities. This routine will only dimension using the Y coordinates.
7.11.8 DL Dimension Lengths This routine will only operate on lines. It is a simple routine which labels the length of each segment of the line. It is a very useful routine for producing a simplified concrete slab set out.
7.12 Reports
7.12.1 JOS Onpage Summary The Onpage Summary creates a summary showing the total quantity of the floor members found. This summary is inserted onto the drawing sheet only. The command gives the user the opportunity to make a selection of panels, or just do a global selection. A secondary prompt also given the user the opportunity to align the report box either Left aligned or Right aligned. This summary is a relative low tech report as it does not update automatically. If you wish to update it, then first you will need to use the cad Erase command to remove it.
7.12.2 JOF Floor Sheet Summary This command creates a summary of all floor sheeting and its accessories that were found. The command gives the user the opportunity to make a selection of panels, or just do a global selection. A secondary prompt also given the user the opportunity to align the report box either Left aligned or Right aligned. This summary is a relative low tech report, as it does not update automatically. If you wish to update it, then first you will need to use the cad Erase command to remove it.
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7.12.3 JOB Bracket Summary This command creates a summary of all brackets that were calculated. Please note that this is a calculation and caution should be used. The command gives the user the opportunity to make a selection of panels, or just do a global selection. A secondary prompt also given the user the opportunity to align the report box either Left aligned or Right aligned. This summary is a relative low tech report, as it does not update automatically. If you wish to update it, then first you will need to use the cad Erase command to remove it.
7.12.4 JLR Layout Report The Joist Layout Report operates from the layout drawings. It creates a detailed list of components and members found. At the top of the report there is a menu containing various options. Under the export item, you can export the report to a text file or a CSV type file. The CSV format can be very useful as it will open up in Excel. You can also print the report. Under the View option you can change the way the data is viewed. It can be viewed in a variety of methods, and showing or hiding various material types. Just which method you use, depends on your specific requirements.
7.12.5 JUR Joist Usage Report The Joist Usage Report operates from the detailed webbed joists. It creates a detailed list of components. At the top of the report is a menu containing various options. Under the export item you can export the report to a text file or a CSV type file. The CSV format can be very useful as it will open up in Excel. You can also print the report.
7.13 Floor Joist Takeoff

7.13.1 JTO Floor Takeoff This command is used to create a takeoff file from the floor layout. This command only works in Webbed Floor Joists. It does not work, nor can you detail any other sort of floor member. This command operates in a similar manner to the PPD or TTO command in the wall frame and truss package.
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and are designed for maximum webbed joist lengths up to 7.5m long. You will find this on the menu under File => Small Panel Drawing. As with the layout prototype drawings, many settings including units of measure, line type scales, text heights and dimension styles. This drawing, along with its borders is an integral part of the softwares operation. These borders cannot be altered in any fashion, as the panel builder needs these borders to function correctly. No customization or alterations are possible. This prototype drawing is kept in the \Tanmari\Framing Module\Blocks folder. It is called BOR12.DWG. This drawing should never be modified by the user, and under the software license agreement you are not permitted to change or alter it, so consider this as a formal warning.
7.13.3 Std Panel Drawing This creates a new layout drawing using the STANDARD FRAMECAD Pro panel prototype drawing as an overlay. The borders are already set up in this prototype and are designed for longer webbed joists. You will find this on the menu under File => Std Panel Drawing.
As with the layout prototype drawings, many settings including units of measure, line type scales, text heights and dimension styles. This drawing, along with its borders, are an integral part of the softwares operation. These borders cannot be altered in any fashion, as the panel builder needs these borders to function correctly. No customization or alterations are possible. This prototype drawings is kept in the \Tanmari\Framing Module\Blocks folder. It is called BOR14.DWG. This drawing should never be modified by the user, and under the software license agreement you are not permitted to change or alter it, so consider this as a formal warning.
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7.14 Floor Detailing

7.14.1 JJD Detail Webbed Joists This is the main command to detail webbed joists. To use this command you must be in a Panel Drawing. This command will detail all joists starting at joist one and continuing in numeric order until no more sequenced numbers are found.
7.14.2 JWB Build a Webbed Joist This command details single webbed joists or it could be used to amend an existing detailed webbed joist. To use this command, you must be in a Panel Drawing and your floor system must be capable of Webbed Joists. To amend an existing joist, press the Inherit button whilst the joist to be amended is visible on the screen. To add additional support points, place a space between each support point. Support points are calculated from left to right. Should it be required, the user may select different end types on the LH and RH ends. The bitmap pictures make this self explanatory.
7.14.3 JUS Update Single Joist The JUS command will update the cutting list on a single page only. There are no options and it only updates the cutting list on the current page. If you have a fully automated processing system, then you should not need to use this command.
7.14.4 JUA Update All Joists The JUA command will update the cutting list on all pages in the current panel detail drawing. There are no other options available. If you have a fully automated processing system, then you should not need to use this command.
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8 Roof Layouts

Command BSET DA DH DL DV PWD QT PRIA R3D RAD RAE RAO RBO RCB RCG RCL RCNC RCO RCR RDO REL REV Usage Border setup Dimension aligned Dimension horizontally Dimension lengths Dimension vertically Software password Quik text Spool Printing Create 3D roof Auto detailer Eaves creation Apron flashing only Detail barge capping Detail ceiling battens Change gutter type Create roof lines Generate CNC output
Detail dutch flashing Detail eave linings Add revision notes

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Set rainwater goods colours
RFB RFG RFO RGO RHD RHO RID RIS RLD RLI ROS ROT RRA RRO RRS RSA RSB RSC RSD RSE RSET RSF RSG RSH RSO RSP RTOL RUR RVL RVO RVV STH
Detail fascia and barge Detail fascia and gutter Detail fascia only Detail gutter only Detail high set downpipe Detail hip capping Insert detail drawing Detail individual sheets (work in progress) Detail low set downpipe List a rainwater item Add onpage summary Add onpage totals Calculate roof area Detail ridge capping only Draw a roof shape Detail roof sheeting Detail roof sheeting Detail roof sheeting Detail roof sheeting Detail roof sheeting Rainwater goods settings Detail roof sheeting Detail roof sheeting Detail roof sheeting Detail soaker flashing Detail a spreader downpipe Tolerance setups
Detail a valley gutter Detail a valley flashing Convert a square end to a hex end
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Rainwater goods usage report
SVV SW SWA TR
View 3D Show/hide old wall layer Add to Old Wall layer Code as a roof line
8.2 Basis of Operation

Quik Roof is an aid to the roof detailing package. It has been designed as a semiautomated system allowing user intervention making the system capable of detailing any arrangement of roofing. Before a roof can be detailed the operator first needs to draw in all appropriate roof lines. Once this has been done, the roofing and rainwater goods can be detailed. To draw in the roof lines, we have created many tools to aid this procedure. Every roof is a rectangle or a collection of rectangles. Throughout this manual these rectangles will be referred to as roof blocks. Sometimes these roof blocks may overlap, and sometimes they may have more than four sides, but broadly speaking they are still collections of blocks. By selecting just three points the operator is able to define each block of the roof. The two diagrams below show the roof blocks. The roof on the left contains two blocks whereas the roof on the right contains three blocks.
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Even the roof below consists of one roof block.
If you are a novice, is would be advisable to identify your roof blocks before you commence detailing the roof truss layout. The easiest way to do this is with a plain roof layout and an artline pen. Five minutes spent identifying blocks could save half an hour on undo and redo on the computer. When dissecting the roof into blocks, try starting with the smallest block or the wings, and when they are all done, usually the largest block or blocks are well defined.
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8.3 RSET Main Settings

When RSET is first initialized, it scans the current drawing for active settings. If no active settings are found, then it retrieves settings from the last previously detailed roof. If still no settings found then it retrieves the last used settings from the system registry. If no registry settings are found, then the default settings are used. When exiting via the Update button, all settings are saved in the current drawing and also in the systems registry. If the CANCEL button was pressed, then no settings are changed, and the drawing, plus systems registry remain unchanged. Most of the entries are self explanatory, to change a field, press the S button to the right of the field and select the required item from the options dialogue box. It is recommended that the Select Flashings by Entity Method remain ticked as this means that to detail flashings etc. you only need to select the line and not each end of it. The Roof Pitch field contains two values, the first or left hand value refers to the main roof pitch, and the second or right hand value refers to the verandah roof pitch. The Radius field also contains two values, the first or left hand field refers to the radius on a curved main roof, with the second or right hand field referring to the curve on a bullnose roof. The Truss Spacing field contains two values, the first or left hand value refers to the main roof truss spacing, and the second or right hand value refers to the verandah rafter spacing. These fields are used for the calculation of roof batten screws. The Roof Construction refers to the type of material used for roof framing. It is used to ensure the correct style of fasteners is used for the roof battens. Pressing the Default button will restore the default settings from the current system data file. Quik Roof data files are kept in the \Tanmari\Framing Module\Library folder, and they all have an extension of .da10. Pressing the Tolerance button brings up the RTOL Tolerance Settings dialogue box. For more information please refer to the appropriate section.
8.4 RTOL Tolerance Settings

These settings set the maximum lengths, tolerances and length increases for all rainwater goods.
Roofing A is the increase in length of standard main roof sheeting Roofing B is the increase in length of main roof sheeting when going onto a broken pitch verandah Roofing C is the length increase of verandah roof sheeting Roofing D is the length increase of verandah roof sheeting when it is a broken pitch verandah
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The first part of these settings is connected to the roof sheeting only. The balance of the settings is to do with the cappings and flashings etc.
The remainder of the settings consists of four columns. The first column defines the maximum length of the item. Items which exceed this length will be cut so as not to exceed this length. The second column is the increment in length of materials that are not associated with a pitch. E.g. If a piece of gutter is detailed at 6000mm, then its length will be detailed as 6000mm + 300mm, thus giving a length of 6300mm. The third column is similar to the second; however this increment is the length of materials that are associated with a pitch. E.g. If a piece of ridge is detailed at 6000mm, then its length will be detailed as 6000mm + 300mm, thus giving a length of 6300mm. The forth column is the length increase of material when it has been cut. This is the amount of material used for the lap. E.g. If a piece of gutter, measuring 10000mm, is detailed, then its length will be increased by 300mm plus the increase of lapping. As there is only one lap then only one lap increase will be added. Therefore the finished length of the material will be 10000mm + 300mm divided by two plus 100mm for the overlap, thus giving 5250mm.
8.5 Roof Layouts

8.5.1 TR Code as Roof Line The TR command codes lines as support lines. This command serves no purpose except in the visual appearance of the drawing. This command changes the line type to Dot type line with a colour of Cyan on a layer called Roof_lines. The TR command allows the user to select either lines or polylines. However if you select a polyline, it will be converted to ordinary lines. This command will not work on heavy weight polylines. If you were to select a heavy weight poly line a warning would be issued.
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Roof lines may be copied, moved, extended, trimmed, mirrored or stretched using your standard cad commands. However you cannot use the offset command. Whilst it may appear to have worked, all intelligence is lost.
8.5.2 RRS Create a Roof Shape
This routine is as quick method of drawing in a roof outline. In the dialogue box there are several pre-drawn roof shapes. Select the desired shape by clipping on the appropriate slide, followed by the OK button. Next the software will prompt the operator for a length of each leg on the structure, and finally the operator is prompted for the eave overhang width. If the desired roof shape was not available, then it will need to be drawn using standard cad drawing techniques. In the real world this command has proved to be totally useless. However if you need to do some testing or a small demonstration, this it becomes a very useful command.
8.5.3 RCR Copy a Roof Outline This command copies the roof lines from one border to another. Sometimes when detailing a roof, you realize you need an additional roof plan. Rather than redrawing a roof plan or trying to copy the required pieces of a partly detailed plan, this routine will do it for you. It filters out and leaves behind the all entities that are not on layer 0 or coded as a roof or support lines. If this command does copy more than was desires, then use cads Erase command to remove what was not wanted.
8.5.4 RCL Create Roof Lines

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This command will create or model a 3D roof of ANY shape or complexity. Its main purpose is to prove or disprove whether a complex roof works or does not work. When the command is first initiated, you are given the option to start selecting points or Return for Setup. The Return for Setup brings up a settings dialogue box. Here you can set the roof pitch and the desired RL of the roof.
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You need to select three sets of points for each roof face. The first set of points define the corner points of the roof face, the number of points selected will vary with the roof face shape, there is no limit to the number of point that can be selected. However the selected points should be either selected in a clockwise or anti clockwise sequential order. The second set of points defines the pitching axis, with the third set defining the direction of the pitch or raking direction. In the example below, points 1, 2 and 3 are used to define the roof face with points 4 and 5 defining the pitching axis or where the RL is taken from. Point 6 is created by the software and point 7 sets the direction of the pitch or raking direction.
Point One Point Four
Point Six Point Seven Point Three
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On completion of the 3D roof, you can use the SVV command to view the roof in 3D. The SVV command is a toggle, stepping through four 3D views and back to the plan view.
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8.5.5 RAD Auto Detail This routine will automatically detail all flashings and cappings that were created using the RCL Create Roof Lines command. Items that are codes as a roof line, but not identified as a particular part will be marked with a red asterisk and will need to be manually detailed. To use this command you will need to select the entities to be detailed. Any existing detailing within the selection will be deleted. When first initiated the user is given the option to select the entities to Auto Detail, or Return for a global selection. This global selection should be used with caution, as it will delete any existing detail. Also if you have a roof plan on two separate borders, Auto Detail will delete existing and detail both roof plans.
8.5.6 RCO Set Colours This command will embed the colours into the selected items. When this command is initiated, the user is prompted to select entities or return for a global selection. Once a successful selection has been made, a dialogue box will appear. As entity types are found then the corresponding field on the dialogue box will be enabled. To select a colour, click on the button to the right of the appropriate field, then select the required colour. The colour lists are kept within the data file. So if the desired colour does not appear on the list, you will need to contact your systems administrator to have it added. At any point through the job you can set or change the colours. All colours are embedded within each entity for future reference.
8.5.7 RLI List an Item This command is used to list or edit an item. Only the quantity, colour and length fields can be edited. When selecting items with this command, the user may select the item or the text associated with it. If multiple items are selected, only the first item is displayed, and if changes are made then only the first item will be amended.
8.5.8 RID Insert Detail With this command you can insert detail drawings into the current drawing. Detailed drawing definitions are stored within the data file and are listed against product names. This command only shows details that are appropriate to the items found within the current drawing.
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Currently there is no function to add items to this library, so if the detail is not found or you wish to add more details, then you will need to contact your systems administrator to have these items added. After inserting an item from the list, you should note that this item does not appear on the list next time. Any blocks found within the current drawing are not shown in this list. All items inserted, are inserted on to the current layer. Also the cursor snap mode has been preset to select end points or intersections.
8.6 Purlin Details

8.6.1 JP1 Detail a Purlin This command is used to detail simple purlin diagrams. After initiating the command, a dialogue box appears. After filing out the dialogue box as required and pressing the Build button, the user is prompted for an insertion point. If the Continue With Punching box is ticked, then after drawing the initial purlin shape, the Purlin Punching dialogue box appears. This routine only draws a very basic diagram intended for the ordering of purlins. It is not intended for fabrication drawings.
With this command, there is no option to add purlins to the list. What is in the list is hard coded and compiled within the software.
This command adds the punching locations to purlins. The user has a possible choice of three holes styles and any combination of holes could be used. Please consult your purlin supplier to ensure they have all combinations of holes available and that no restrictions apply.
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If Auto Holes is ticked, holes will be inserted into the purlin from the start to the finish at this exact spacing. If it is not ticked, then the user will be prompted for each punch location. Either way the software prompts the user for the starting location of the first hole. If this command is used as a continuation of the JP1 command, then the use r is not prompted for the purlin otherwise the user is required to select the purlin to add holes to.
8.7 Downpipes
8.7.1 RLD Low Set Downpipes This option allows the user to detail low set downpipes. Low set downpipes allows 1.5 lengths of length per downpipe. To use the command, just select a point where you wish the downpipe to appear. If desires a user may opt to press return to enter RSET rather than picking a point, upon exit of RSET the user will once again be prompted to select a point. A downpipe will be added to the drawing drawn on a layer called qr_downpipe.
8.7.2 RHD High Set Downpipes This option allows the user to detail high set downpipes. High set downpipes allows 2.5 lengths of length per downpipe. To use the command, just select a point where you wish the downpipe to appear. If desires a user may opt to press return to enter RSET rather than picking a point, upon exit of RSET the user will once again be prompted to select a point. A downpipe will be added to the drawing drawn on a layer called qr_downpipe.
8.7.3 RSP Spreader Downpipes This option allows the user to detail spreader downpipes. Spreader downpipes allows 0.5 lengths of length per downpipe. To use the command, just select a point where you wish the downpipe to appear. If desires a user may opt to press return to enter RSET rather than picking a point, upon exit of RSET the user will once again be prompted to select a point. A downpipe will be added to the drawing drawn on a layer called qr_downpipe.
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8.8 Roof Sheet Detailing

To detail roof sheet, you need to select three points. The first and the second point are used to calculate the quantity of roof sheeting; the third point is used for the length calculation. The drawing below shows the three points selected. Similar to all other commands, you can access the RSET command when this command is first initiated.
Point 3
53 15/4 RS
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Within the roof sheet detailing options, there are eight different types of roof sheeting which may be detailed. Each type and its hot key are listed below:
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RSA RSB RSC RSD RSE RSF RSG RSH RCB
Standard main roof sheeting extended into a gutter Broken main roof sheeting going onto a skillion verandah Dropped verandah type roof sheeting going into a gutter Broken pitch verandah sheeting going into a gutter Dropped verandah bullnose roof sheeting going into a gutter Broken pitch bullnose verandah sheeting going into a gutter Curved roof sheeting into gutter at both ends Curved roof sheeting into gutter at one end only Details ceiling battens
RSA
RSC
RSB
RSD
RSA
RSE
RSB
RSF
RSG
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8.9 Flashing
For the detailing of flashings and cappings, we have provided 12 different combinations. Select the type required. To detail, you are given the option of detail by Entity or by Points. By Entity means that the length of the item selected will be takes as the length of the flashing (plus clearances etc). The Entity method allows you to select more than one entity at a time. The Points method requires the operator to select the starting point and ending point of each flashing. When using this method the cursor is automatically set to select end points or intersections. All flashings are drawn on the layer qr_flashings.
8.9.1 Flashing Commands Items marked with the use the pitch component in their length calculations. RFG Fascia Gutter This details fascia and gutter simultaneously. RFB Fascia Barge This details fascia and barge simultaneously. RHO Hip Capping This details hip cappings only. RRO Ridge Capping This details ridge cappings only. RVO Valley Gutters This details valley gutters only. RFO Fascia Only This details fascia only. RGO Gutter Only This details gutters only. RBO Barge Only This details barge cappings only. RDO Dutch Flashing This details dutch flashings only. RAO Apron Flashing This details apron flashings only. RSO Soaker Flashing This details soaker flashings only.
8.9.2 RCG Change Gutter Types Quite often, you are requested to change the gutter type after completion of all detailing. Therefore this command has been provided to fulfil that function. To use this command, select the desired gutter entities then select a new gutter type from the list. There is no need to set the colours again as the colour settings are preserved. However you will need to redo all reports and onpage summaries.
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8.10 Soffits
8.10.1 REL Eave Soffit This command is used to detail soffit linings to the eaves. Similar to all other commands, you can access the RSET command when this command is first initiated. To use the command you need to select three points similar to the roof sheet detailing functions. All detailed soffits are placed on the qr_soffit layer. The Eave Soffit does not use any pitch component in its quantity calculations.
8.10.2 RBL Barge Soffit This command is used to detail barge linings to the eaves. Similar to all other commands, you can access the RSET command when this command is first initiated. To use the command you need to select three points similar to the roof sheet detailing functions. All detailed soffits are placed on the qr_soffit layer. The Barge Soffit uses the main roof pitch in its quantity calculations.
8.10.3 RVL Verandah Lining This command is used to detail verandah linings to the eaves. Similar to all other commands, you can access the RSET command when this command is first initiated. To use the command you need to select three points similar to the roof sheet detailing functions. All detailed soffits are placed on the qr_soffit layer. The Verandah Soffit uses the verandah roof pitch in its quantity calculations.
8.11 Reports
8.11.1 ROS Onsheet Summary The Onsheet Summary creates a summary showing the total quantity and the length of the materials and their accessories. This summary is inserted onto the drawing sheet only. The command gives the user the opportunity to make a selection of items or just do a global selection. A secondary prompt also given the user the opportunity to align the report box either Left aligned or Right aligned.
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When selecting a point for the report, the user is given the option to set some report options. These should be set on an individual needs basis. This summary is a relative low tech report, as it does not update automatically. If you wish to update it, then first you will need to use the cad Erase command to remove it.
8.11.2 ROT Onsheet Totals The Onsheet Totals creates a summary showing the total quantity for each item found along with its accessories. This summary is inserted onto the drawing sheet only. The command gives the user the opportunity to make a selection of items, or just do a global selection. A secondary prompt also given the user the opportunity to align the report box either Left aligned or Right aligned. When selecting a point for the report, the user is given the option set some report options, these should be set on an individual needs basis. This summary is a relative low tech report, as it does not update automatically. If you wish to update it, then first you will need to use the cad Erase command to remove it.
8.11.3 RUR Materials Report The Material Usage Report operates from the detailed wall panels. It creates a detailed list of components. At the top of the report is a menu containing various options. Under the export item you can export the report to a text file or a CSV type file. The CSV format can be very useful as it will open up in Excel. You can also print the report.
8.11.4 RCNC CNC Output This command works from the items detailed. It generates the required files needed to drive the roll formers. Most routines give the user the option to select the desired items or return for a global selection. Upon completion of this routine, the CNC File is deposited in the \My Documents\CNC folder. Each system basically has a different routine, but the software is indigent in this respect, so it uses the correct routine for each system. As each system is different, the file extension can vary from system to system, so to file out your file extension, please contact your systems administrator.
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9 Miscellaneous
9.1 Software Folder Structure
The FRAMECAD Pro Software is contained within one folder on your hard drive. At installation type by default the software is installed on your C:drive. However the software may reside on any drive, but to do this, you will need to move it and amend the path in IntelliCAD. The software may also reside in any folder, as long as the main folder is called Tanmari and the correct sub folders are within it, all will work. Below is a brief outline of the folder structure: Main Folder Tanmari\Framing Module Sub Folder Blocks Nested Folders Qfloor Qframe Qroof Qtruss
Data Exe Library Manual Menu Training
9.2 Backing Up and Archiving

It is recommended that you backup your data files regularly. We recommend you do the data files weekly and your drawing work daily. We recommend that you use WinZip to archive these files to a removable type storage disk. The only folder that you need to backup for data files is the \Tanmari\Framing Module\Library folder. Your drawing files are located in a directory of your own choice. We also recommend that you leave your auto save set to do auto saves at 10 minute intervals. The auto save options can be accessed via the drop down menu TOOLS >> OPTIONS. To restore an auto save drawing, you will need to go to the location of your operating systems temporary files, find the file of the appropriate name and change its extension from .$SV to .dwg.
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9.3 PWD - Password

If you are wondering what your reference number is, or when your software is due to expire then use this command. In the command prompt area type PWD followed by the enter key and a dialogue box will appear showing all relevant details. It should be noted this is also the same dialogue box that was used to input your Authorization Code. Each computer has a unique Reference Number. The number is made up from the hard disk and motherboard serial number. So therefore if you need to apply for an Authorization Code, then you will need to obtain the Reference Number from each individual computer.
9.4 Upgrading Software

Close FRAMECAD Pro Go to website location http://framecad.com/care/software-updates Download latest upgrade and save to a location on your hard disk After download is complete, run the upgrade file that was just downloaded Operation complete. Start FRAMECAD Pro, and press the F2 key. The new version number should now be visible.
9.5 Upgrading Data Files

These files are normally received by email in the WinZip format Close FRAMECAD Pro Open the reviewed zip file with WinZip Extract to the \Tanmari\Framing Module\Library folder Operation complete. You may now re-start FRAMECAD Pro as data files are upgraded
9.6 Creating a Custom Border

By default FRAMECAD ProDesign border setup routines use a border called FRAMECAD (previously called fcsolutions). However, customers have the facility to create a customized border to reflect their companys image. There is a blank border located in the C:\Program Files\Tanmari\Framing Module\Blocks folder called blank border.dwg. To create a custom border, open this drawing in IntelliCAD and use the Save As command to rename the drawing to the desired name.
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In the blank border, a space has been left where you may insert your company logo or any required text. You may alter or rearrange any text within the blank border as you see fit. Lines may be copied, moved or erased as required. Please do not delete any of the attributes. These attributes are vital to the borders operation. Existing attributes may be moved or rearranged as required. If desired attributes visibility may be changed from visible to invisible. When inserting company logos make sure they are in dwg format. Inserting bitmaps seldom works and is generally a waste of time. Also watch the size of the logo used. There is no point creating a custom border if the border winds up several megabytes in size. Whilst the border may look pretty the speed penalty taken will certainly overrule the border size. Once you have created your custom border you must go to BSET and change the border name to the same as which you have called your filename.
9.7 PRIA Print Layouts

This section only applies to those using IntelliCAD Version 5 onwards. This routine will print the entire layout drawing views or detailed drawing views to the current printer. Drawings are actually printed to a scale that fits the selected paper size. So on this basis it is actually the paper size that determines the scale.
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For the purposes of architectural or detailing work this is usually adequate. However if you do need to print to a precise scale, you will need to use the IntelliCAD print command. When the command is first initiated a dialogue box appears. Here you can manipulate printing in almost any way you wish. Printer Name. By pressing the S button to the left of this field, you can select the printer that you wish to print with. Number of Copies. This field lets you set any number of copies you desire. When the drawings are printed, they are collated into groups. Print Layouts. If this field is ticked, then all alpha views, views named a, b, c etc, will be printed. Under normal circumstances this is used to print layout drawings. When printing, the software advanced from view a to view b to view c etc, and stops printing when no more sequenced views are found. Print Details. If this field is ticked, then all numeric views, views named 1 , 2, 3 etc, will be printed. Under normal circumstances this is used to print the panel detail drawings. When printing, the software advanced from view 1 to view 2 to view 3 etc, and stops printing when no more sequenced views are found. Select. After pressing this button, the user is prompted to select the borders that will be printed. Only borders selected will be printed. This function works with both layout and detailed drawings. Before using this command, make sure your printer has been selected, as you will have no further option to change it after selecting the borders. If you do wish to cancel printing, try pressing the ESC button on the keyboard. You may need to press this button repeatedly. GO. By pressing this button, all views of the selected type will be spool printed. Before using this command, make sure your printer has been selected, as you will have no further option to change it. If you do wish to cancel printing, try pressing the ESC button on the keyboard. You may need to press this button repeatedly.
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9.8 ResetMenu
Sometimes, for reasons unknown, the top dropdown menus need to be reset from time to time. That is the purpose of this function. In the command prompt area type Resetmenu followed by the enter key and the menus will be reset. So if you notice that your menu bar is incomplete, or dropdown items are incomplete, then try this Resetmenu command. One should also note that each time an upgrade is installed, the software will automatically reload the menu for you.
9.9 Resetting the Paths

On the top menus select Tools On the top menus select Options On the Options dialogue box select the Paths/Files tab on the top. In the drawings field the path should read C:\Users\Username\Documents;C:\Program Files\Tanmari\IntelliCAD 6.6\; In the menu field the path should read C:\Program Files (x86)\Tanmari\IntelliCAD 6.6 Press OK to close the dialogue box and save settings. With these two paths set, FRAMECAD Pro should now load correctly.
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10 Command Summary
Below is a summary of the FRAMECAD ProDesign hot keys. There is no need to memorize these keys as with repeated use that will come naturally. If you look at any of the drop down menus at the top or the CAD screen you will notice that these hot keys are also listed beside the command description.
10.1 Commands in Alphabetical Order

Command ACNC AD AR AW BSET BT C CA CI CL CRL CS CSD CT CTXT D DA DD DE DH DHH DI DJH Additional CNC Options Aluminium Sliding Door Square arch Aluminium Windows Setup borders Builds a single truss Copy Calculator Circle Current layer Roof line wizard Single cavity slider Double cavity slider Codes lines as trusses Replace text Dynamic test Dimensions aligned Attribute edit Text Edit Dimensions horizontally Dimensions walls only horizontally Distance Dimensions joists only horizontally Description
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FRAMECAD ProDesign User Manual November 2012 DJV DL DO DT DTH DTV DV DVV E EA EBR ED EL EP ETG EX F F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 FL FO FS FSD FTXT I Dimensions joists only vertically Dimensions lengths only Dimensions ordinate style Main truss layout engine Dimensions trusses only horizontally Dimensions trusses only vertically Dimensions vertically Dimensions walls only vertically Erase Erase a Layer Brick Fit Ext. Corner Single door Explode Cursor to end point Erased truss layouts Extend Fillet Help Prompt history End snap Tablet Isoplane Coordinate Grid Orthogonal Snap Freeze a Layer Frame offset Single FOW (Face of Wall Sliding) Double FOW (Face of Wall Sliding) find text Insert
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FRAMECAD ProDesign User Manual November 2012 IBM IBR ICD IIM IL ILT IP J J3D JAD JAM JAP JAS JBP JCNC JD JDF JEG JEX JFJ JIC JID JIM JIS JJC JJD JJM JLA JLI JLR JOB JOF Insert bubble mark Brick Fit Int. Door check dimensions Insert item mark Isolate layer Insert leader text Inherit properties Join Line Make Floor 3D Add Drawing Detail Add a Member Add Part Details Add Sectional Properties Create Bracket Plan Create Joist CNC File Joist detail Floor Sheeting Erase guides expand shrink members Find Joist Integrity check Insert Connection Detail Insert a Member Insert Service Line Joist Single Cut Auto floor detailer Joist multiple cut Joist label Lists joist properties Layout report On page bracket summary On page sheet summary
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FRAMECAD ProDesign User Manual November 2012 JOS JP1 JP2 JSET JSS JSV JSW JTO JUR L LI M MBUTTONPAN MI ML MP NR NTD O P P3D PAR PBI PBS PC PCNC PCW PD PDC PDD PDP PE On page joist summary Detail purlin Add holes Floor setup show start Create Section show web side Joist take off Creates a joist materials usage report Line List Move Middle mouse button set to pan Mirror Move last item Match properties Nibbed Robe Opening Details all trusses Offset Polyline Panel 3D Panel engineering report Insert bath rail Update Stud Positions (without engineering) Panel cut Create Panel CNC File Panel calculate wind Single door Detail ceiling panels Double door Detail posts Panel Extend
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FRAMECAD ProDesign User Manual November 2012 PEG PF PFF PHH PIB PIC PID PJ PL PLA PLI PM PMI PO POB POD POO POP POS PPD PR1 PR2 PR3 PRA PRH PRP PS PS2 PS3 PS4 PSA PSC Erase guides Panel filet Find A Panel Calc Head Location Insert brace Check integrity Insert Detail Panel join Panel Lengthen Panel Label List A Member Panel miter Mirror panel layout Polygon Beam summary On page design summary Opening summary Post summary On page summary Panel Detailer Single Robe Door Double Robe Door Triple Robe Door Rake to angle Rake to height Rake to plane Panel square Double Sliding Door Triple Sliding Door Four Sliding Door Stud array Copy Array Studs
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FRAMECAD ProDesign User Manual November 2012 PSN PST PT PTF PU PUJ PVC PX QGL QS QSET QST QT R R3D RAD RAO RBL RBO RCB RCG RCL RCNC RCO RCR RDO RE REF REL REV RFB RFG Special nog Panel stacking Panel Trim Panel Trace frame cleans out library to make file smaller Panel unlock Visual Controls Panels Crossing Grid lines Quick Save Frame settings Quick Steel Quick text insertions Redraw the screen Model 3D Roof Auto Roof Detail Apron flashing Barge soffits Barge only Ceiling Battens Change gutter type Create Roof Lines CNC Set Colours Copy a Roof Outline Dutch flashing Reset cursor snap type Reference Point Eave soffits Revision marking and updating feature Fascia barge Fascia gutter
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FRAMECAD ProDesign User Manual November 2012 RFO RGO RHD RHO RID RLD RLI RO ROS ROT RRA RRO RRS RSA RSB RSC RSD RSE RSET RSF RSG RSH RSO RSP RUR RVL RVO S SE SL SM SN Fascia only Gutter only High Set Downpipe Hip capping Insert detail Low Set Downpipe List an Item Rotate On sheet summary On sheet totals Get Roof Area Ridge capping Create Roof Shapes Standard Main Sheeting Broken Pitch Main Sheeting Standard Verandah Sheeting Broken Pitch Verandah Sheeting Standard Bullnose Qroof Setup Broken Pitch Bullnose Double End Curved Single End Curved Soaker flashing Spreader Pipes Materials Report Verandah linings Valley capping Scale Select layer Show Layers Section mark Set snap angle to 45
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FRAMECAD ProDesign User Manual November 2012 SNAPANG ST STD STH STL SW SWA T T3D TA TAD TAL TAN TAP TAR TAS TAW TBB TBM TBP TBR TBT TCB TCE TCNC TCT TCW TD TDT TES TEW TFT Set snap angle to specified angle Stretch Details selected trusses Converts a square end to a hex end Split a truss layout Turn ON / OFF working layer Add to working layer Trim Create 3D view Thaw All Layers Add / edit detail drawing Analysis with report Analysis without report Adds packers Analysis with report Adds support points Adds webs Bottom Chord Brace Fully boxes a member Partially boxes a member Breaks a truss Builds a single truss Construction Brace Rebuilds eaves Create Truss CNC File Codes lines as trusses Calculate wind Timber Sliding Door Main truss layout engine Truss engineering status Eases selected webs Find a truss on a layout
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FRAMECAD ProDesign User Manual November 2012 TH TIC TID TJD TL TLA TLI TLJ TLR TMH TMI TMW TOA TOD TON TOR TOS TOV TPL TR TRB TRL TS TSC TSET TSF TTC TTM TTO TUA TUP Code as a hanging beam Truss integrity check Truss insert detail Inserts joint details Label roof trusses Label roof trusses Lists a truss List a truss joint Truss Layout Report Re-calculates chord to chord connection holes Mirrors selected webs Mirror Webs On page accessories list On page design summary On Sheet Hip Locations Truss Optimization Summary On page truss summary On page verandah rafter summary Adds point loads Code as roof line Add roof bracing to layout Amend truss RL (3D height) Code as support line Splices a truss chord Main truss settings Shows truss failures
Cuts multiple trusses Main truss takeoff Updates a multiple cutting list Truss uplift plan
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Cuts a single truss
FRAMECAD ProDesign User Manual November 2012 TUR TUS TVC TVS TW TWH TWR TXL UD ULE ULI URU USE USI USP UW V VM VR VV X XD Z ZE Creates a truss materials usage report Updates a single cutting list Truss visual controls Splits a truss Horizontal Timber Window Re-calculates chord to web connection holes Add Web Restraint Creates a truss materials usage export to Excel User Defined Door Run of Engaged Piers Run of Isolated Piers Rough in Under floor Single Engaged Pier Single Isolated Pier Single Support Post User Defined Windows Restore a view Make a view Return to view 1 Advance through views Zoom previous List extended data Zoom Zoom Extents
ZOOMFACTOR Changes the mouse scroll speed
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11 Some Common Problems

11.1 Software Fails to Load
FRAMECAD ProDesign Software modules are loaded via the FRAMECAD Pro shortcut file which is located in the \Tanmari folder. This file loads the icad.exe file which in turn loads the rest of the FRAMECAD ProDesign modules. Should this file ever be overwritten with another icad.exe file then the FRAMECAD ProDesign Software package will fail to load. If it appears that the software has failed to load, the easiest way to check is to press the F2 key immediately after FRAMECAD ProDesign has been started. Your screen should look something like the text below. If it does not, then you can be relatively sure that the icad.exe file is not the FRAMECAD ProDesign version, or is corrupted or is missing altogether. But if you screen does look similar to the screen above, then the software has loaded and the icad.exe file is not your problem.
FRAMECAD Pro Licence Expires on 30-09-2010... FRAMECAD Pro Software Version 11.591... FRAMECAD Pro Roofing Module Loaded... FRAMECAD Pro Truss Module Loaded... FRAMECAD Pro Tools Module Loaded... FRAMECAD Pro Floor Module Loaded... FRAMECAD Pro Wall Module Loaded...FRAMECAD ProDesign Software Tools Module Loaded... FRAMECAD ProDesign Software Floor Module Loaded... FRAMECAD ProDesign Software Wall Module Loaded... 11.2 Some Commands Do Not Work
Most of the FRAMECAD ProDesign command are two or three digit commands, and most of the standard IntelliCAD alias commands are also two or three digit commands, however some of the FRAMECAD ProDesign commands clash with some of the more obscure IntelliCAD commands. For this reason when the software was loaded, the FRAMECAD ProDesign alias commands were loaded. To check if the alias commands are correct, type TR. If the trim command is activated instead of the Code as Roof Line command, then the Alias commands need to be reset. To reset the Alias commands please refer to Procedure One outlined below.
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This problem can occur for several different reasons; one cause would be logging on using a different name, loading an IntelliCAD only upgrade, or accidentally resetting the alias command. At installation time this problem occurs if you do not have administrator access.
11.3 The Menu is Missing

FRAMECAD ProDesign Software uses a menu with many more options than the standard IntelliCAD menu. This menu is supplied with and installed with the software. It is also included within most of the FRAMECAD ProDesign upgrades. From time to time the menu seems to get screwed up for any of several different reasons. To resolve this problem, a special command has been provided called RESETMENU. To use the command, start IntelliCAD and type RESETMENU. Should the RESETMENU command fail to work please refer to Procedure Three outlined below.
11.4 Correction Procedures

11.4.1 Procedure 1 Resetting the Alias Commands
Start IntelliCAD On the top menus select Tools => Customize On the Customize dialogue box select the Aliases tab on the top Next press the Import button In the File Name box type C:\Program Files\Tanmari\Framing Module\Menu\Icad.ica Make sure the Append to existing is not ticked Press Open to close the alias box Press Close to close the customise box
11.4.2 Procedure 2 Resetting the Paths

Start IntelliCAD On the top menus select Tools => Options On the Options dialogue box select the Paths/Files tab on the top. In the drawings field the path should read C:\Users\Username\Documents;C:\Program Files\Tanmari\IntelliCAD 6.6\ In the menu field the path should read C:\Program Files\Tanmari\IntelliCAD 6.6 Press OK to close the dialogue box and save settings. With these two paths set, FRAMECAD ProDesign should now load correctly
11.4.3 Procedure 3 Resetting the Menu

Start IntelliCAD On the top menus select Tools => Customize On the Customize dialogue box select the Menus tab on the top Next press the Import button Make sure the Append to current menu is not ticked In the File Name box type C:\Tanmari\Framing Module\Menu\Icad.icm or change the file type dropdown to IntelliCAD Menu File (icm) and navigate to the above location. Press Open to close the menu box Press Close to close the customise box
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12 Engineering Statements
12.1 Wall Panel Engineering
Engineered items are designed when PAR, PCW and PPD commands are initiated on the wall panel layouts, or when the user uses the Update Engineering feature. The software finds the imposed loads from the roof truss and floor framing layouts and converts these loads to uniformly distributed loads. The horizontal wind loads are also calculated according to the usage of the wall panels, external walls use external wind coefficients and internal walls use internal wind coefficients. Through these calculations and checks the top plates, window heads, wind bracing, stud density and stud spacings are determined.
12.1.1 Common Notations

G Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 P1 P2 P3 Wu Wd Wh Cpu Cpd Cph qu Vs S L ks s n = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Gravity load Roof or floor live load (maximum) Roof live load Floor live load Roof plus floor live load 1.1kN point load 0.7kN impact load 1.0kN point load Wind upward force = quCpu Wind downward force = quCpd Wind horizontal force = quCph Nett pressure coefficient Nett pressure coefficient Nett pressure coefficient Reference pressure 0.0006(Vs)2 0.000613(Vs)2 (British Only) Design wind speed (minimum 30m/s) Snow load vertically Length of stud being designed Load redistribution factor Maximum spacing between noggins Number of noggins Deflection
12.1.2 Design Wind Loads

The wind speed expressed is the ultimate design wind speed expressed in metres per second for metric users and miles per hour for imperial users. From this wind speed, the free stream gust wind pressures are derived. If the wind speed has a trailing C then cyclonic conditions are assumed.
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Nett Pressure Coefficients Non Cyclonic Cyclonic 1.10 1.60 Cpu Wind upwards (0.9 + 0.2) (0.9 + 0.7) (Roof) Cpd Wind Downwards (Roof) Cph Wind Horizontal 0.70 (0.4 + 0.3) 1.00 (0.7 + 0.3) 1.05 (0.4 + 0.65) 1.35 (0.7 + 0.65)
12.1.3 Stud Design

The X direction lengths of the studs are calculated to be the maximum spacing between the noggins and the Z direction length is the overall length of the stud between the top and bottom plates. Where a restraint height has been set in PLI, the height in the Z direction is assumed to be this value. Design checks are carried to the following design standards for the listed load combinations. Stud capacities are calculated to the design standards using effective section properties calculated using the AISI-AS/NZS4600 method. For AS/NZS 4600:2005 Load Combinations LC1 LC2 LC3 LC4 LC51 LC61 LC7 LC8 1.2G + 1.5Q1 1.2G + 0.4Q2 + 1.5S 1.2G + 1.5Q3 + 1.5S 1.2G + 1.5P1 1.2G + 0.4Q3 + W d + W h 0.9G + W u + W h 0.6W h P2 Strength check Strength check Strength check Strength check Strength check Strength check Serviceability check Serviceability check
For SASFA:2007 Load Combinations LC1 LC2 LC3 LC4 LC51 LC61 LC7 LC8 1.2G + 1.6Q4 1.2G + 0.4Q2 + 1.6S 1.2G + 1.6Q3 + 1.6S 1.2G + 1.6P3 1.2G + 1.3W d + 1.3W h 0.9G + 1.3W u + 1.3W h 0.6W h P2 Strength check Strength check Strength check Strength check Strength check Strength check Serviceability check Serviceability check
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FRAMECAD ProDesign User Manual November 2012 For AISI S100-2007 LRFD Load Combinations LC1 LC2 LC3 LC4 LC51 LC61 LC7 LC8 1.2G + 1.6Q1 1.2G + 0.5Q2 + 1.6S 1.2G + 1.6Q3 + 0.5S 1.2G + 1.6P1 1.2G + 1.6Q3 + 1.6W h 0.9G + 1.6W u + 1.6W h 1.0W h P2 Strength check Strength check Strength check Strength check Strength check Strength check Serviceability check Serviceability check
For CSA S136-2007 Load Combinations LC1 LC2 LC3 LC4 LC51 LC61 LC7 LC8 1.25G + 1.5Q1 1.25G + 0.5Q2 + 1.5S 1.25G + 1.5Q3 + 1.5S 1.25G + 1.5P1 1.25G + 0.5Q3 + 1.4W h 1.0G + 1.4W u + 1.4W h 0.6W h P2 Strength check Strength check Strength check Strength check Strength check Strength check Serviceability check Serviceability check
For BS5950-5:1998 Load Combinations LC1 LC2 LC3 LC4 LC52 LC62 LC7 LC8 1.4G + 1.6Q1 Strength check 1.4G + 1.6Q2 + 1.6S Strength check 1.4G + 1.6Q3 + 1.6S Strength check 1.4G + 1.6P1 Strength check 1.2G + 1.6Q3+ 1.4W d+ 1.4W h Strength check G + 1.4W u + 1.4W h Strength check 0.6W h Serviceability check P2 Serviceability check
For EN 1993-1-3:2006 Load Combinations LC1 LC2 LC3 LC4 LC53 1.35G + 1.5Q4 Strength check 1.35G + 1.05Q2 + 1.5S Strength check 1.35G + 1.5Q3 + 0.75S Strength check 1.35G + 1.5P1 Strength check 1.35G + 1.05Q3 + 1.5*W d + 1.5*W h+ 0.75S Strength check LC63 1.0G + 1.5*W u + 1.5*W h Strength check LC7 1.0W h Serviceability check LC8 P2 Serviceability check * 1.75 Factor when C (cyclone) wind specified.
For GB 5009-2001 Load Combinations LC1 LC2 LC3 LC4 LC53 LC63 1.2G + 1.4Q4 1.2G + 1.00Q2 + 1.4S 1.2G + 1.4Q3 + 1.0S 1.2G + 1.4P1 1.2G + 0.85Q3 + 0.85W d + 1.4W h + 1.0S 1.0G + 0.85W u + 1.4W h Strength check Strength check Strength check Strength check Strength check Strength check
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FRAMECAD ProDesign User Manual November 2012 LC7 LC8

1 2
1.0W h P2
Serviceability check Serviceability check
Denotes an effective length k factor of 0.8 for studs in Z direction. Denotes an effective length k factor of 0.85 for studs in Z direction. 3 Denotes an effective length k factor of 0.7 for studs in Z direction. For serviceability limits For LC7 For LC8 L / 150mm or 20mm L / 200mm or 12mm
For LC8 the point load is applied at the mid height of the stud and is considered to be distributed over a panel length of 1m. For connection capacity of the stud to the plate, load combination LC6 has been used for this check. For all cases the connection is only checked for resistance to uplift as it is assumed full bearing is available within the stud to plate connection.
12.1.4 PAR Load Report

The PAR command generates a load report. This report shows the calculated load at the top and bottom plate of each wall panel. All these loads are not factored. This report also shows the upward and downward reaction for each wall panel. The reactions are factored. The reactions are factored from the load combinations listed below. The downward reaction is the maximum value for all load combinations evaluated. For AS/NZS 4600:2005 Load Combinations LC1 LC2 LC3 LC5 LC6 1.2G + 1.5Q1 1.2G + 0.4Q2 + 1.5S 1.2G + 1.5Q3 + 1.5S 1.2G + 0.4Q3 + W d 0.9G + W u Downwards Downwards Downwards Downwards Upwards
For SASFA:2007 Load Combinations LC1 LC2 LC3 LC5 LC6 1.2G + 1.6Q1 1.2G + 0.4Q2 + 1.6S 1.2G + 1.6Q3 + 1.6S 1.2G + 1.3W d 0.9G + 1.3W u Downwards Downwards Downwards Downwards Upwards
For AISI S100-2007 LRFD
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Load Combinations
LC1 LC2 LC3 LC5 LC6
1.2G + 1.6Q1 1.2G + 0.5Q2 + 1.6S 1.2G + 1.6Q3 + 0.5S 1.2G + 1.6Q3 + 1.6W h 0.9G + 1.6W u + 1.6W h
Downwards Downwards Downwards Downwards Upwards
FRAMECAD ProDesign User Manual November 2012 For CSA S136-2007 Load Combinations LC1 LC2 LC3 LC5 LC6 1.25G + 1.5Q1 1.25G + 0.5Q2 + 1.5S 1.25G + 1.5Q3 + 1.5S 1.25G + 0.5Q3 + 1.4W h 1.0G + 1.4W u + 1.4W h Downwards Downwards Downwards Downwards Upwards
For BS5950-5:1998 Load Combinations LC1 LC2 LC3 LC5 LC6 1.4G + 1.6Q1 1.4G + 1.6Q2 + 1.6S 1.4G + 1.6Q3 + 1.6S 1.2G + 1.6Q3 + 1.4W d G + 1.4W u Downwards Downwards Downwards Downwards Upwards
For EN 1993-1-3:2006 Load Combinations LC1 LC2 LC3 LC3 LC5 1.35G + 1.5Q4 Downwards 1.35G + 1.05Q2 + 1.5S Downwards 1.35G + 1.5Q3 + 0.75S Downwards 1.35G + 1.5Q3 + 0.75S Downwards 1.35G + 1.05Q3 + 1.5*W d + 1.5*W h+ 0.75S Downwards LC6 1.0G + 1.5*W u + 1.5*W h Upwards * 1.75 Factor when C (cyclone) wind specified.
For GB 5009-2001 Load Combinations LC1 LC2 LC3 LC5 LC6 1.2G + 1.4Q4 1.2G + 1.00Q2 + 1.4S 1.2G + 1.4Q3 + 1.0S 1.2G + 0.85Q3 + 0.85W d + 1.4W h + 1.0S 1.0G + 0.85W u + 1.4W h Downwards Downwards Downwards Downwards Upwards
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12.2 Roof Truss Engineering

12.2.1 Preface This document applies only the 2007 edition of FrameCAD Pro Software. The softwares engineering modules are operated purely from first principals; this means that all sectional properties and section capacities are calculated from scratch each time in real time. This document gives a basic outline of the calculations performed and methods used. Cold Formed Steel Design requires the extensive use of effective sectional properties at varying stress level, plus the section capacities are a variable against the effective lengths of the material, because of this requirement it is not possible to give worked examples as each sample would run into many hundreds of pages. A list of sections that are covered by this software is provided in the following figure.
Available Sections
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12.2.2 Principles of Operation The method of analysis is via a 2D plane frame analysis using the displacement method with skyline matrix technology used to solve the equilibrium. The software takes the truss or rafter from the screen and reduces it to a single line drawing using the centroid of each member as the reference points. Apparent intersections are created thus creating node points with connecting lines. Each line is then subdivided into four more points; this enables us to do far more accurate bending and deflection calculations. Full sectional properties are calculated from the shape information stored. These full properties also take into account the radii of all corners. The warping constant and St Venants torsion constant are also calculated totally from first principles mostly using matrix methods or methods of integration. For each load case, the software calculates the forces imposed on each node and element within the truss. Also calculated are the effective sectional properties for both members under uniform compression and members under stress gradient. These effective sectional properties vary with the imposed load and length of each member, therefore the length of the member is taken to be the distance between the major node points. On the completion of the analysis, the overall truss is checked for serviceability deflections and each member is checked for compliance with the code. The screwed, riveted or bolted joints are all designed by the software based on the largest terminating load at that point. Whilst the software designs the required fasteners at each joint, it does not do any checks to ensure that the quantity of fasteners will fit within the allowed space. This may be addressed in future versions.
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12.2.2.1
Units of Measure
The software is not flexible with the units of measure. Units of measure used are listed below. Abbreviation Location coordinates Lengths and distances Applied Point Loads Applied moments Applied distributed loads Yield/Tensile strength Moment of Inertia Torsion constants Warping constant Rotation Reactions Joint loads and capacities Axial forces Bending moments Shear force Compression capacity Bending capacity Shear capacity Effective area Section modulus Bearing Capacity Various Report Type Node inputs Various Node inputs Node inputs Node inputs Section Data Sectional Properties Sectional Properties Sectional Properties Node Results Node Results Node Results Member Results Member Results Member Results Member Capacities Member Capacities Member Capacities Member Capacities Member Capacities Member Capacities Code Compliance Unit of Measure Metric Imperial Nominal units mm kN N/m kpa/m mpa mm4 mpa mpa Degrees N N N Nmm N N Nmm N mm2 mm3 N Percentage %
12.2.2.2
Ag An lx ly Ix Iy Zx Zy rx ry xo yo ro1 J Iw E G df tw fy fu
Common Notations
= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = gross area of section nett area of section effective length in X axis effective length in Y axis second moment of inertia about X axis second moment of inertia about Y axis section modulus about X axis section modulus about Y axis radius of gyration about X axis radius of gyration about Y axis distance from X centroid to X shear centre distance from Y centroid to Y shear centre polar radius of gyration torsional constant warping constant Youngs modulus of elasticity 200000 shear modulus 80000 screw diameter material thickness material yield strength material ultimate design strength 2012 FRAMECAD Limited www.framecad.com
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12.2.3 Load Combinations
Load combinations are a regional or location base item and not directly coupled to the actual design code. The load combinations used for each code option as listed in the following sections. In addition to uniform load cases, each member is checked for strength and stability by applying a point load of 1.1kN mid span of each major segment. This check is applied to members where the length of the major segment if greater than five time the height of the section. Load redistribution factors (ks) are applied to this point load. ks = 0.2log10(10L-3/ ns-3) + 0.75 Where ks L s n = = = = load redistribution factor major segment length of member being designed spacing of crossing members number of crossings 0.2 ks 1.0
12.2.4 Wind Loads

The wind speed expressed is the ultimate design wind speed expressed in m/s for metric users and mph for imperial users. From this wind speed, the free stream gust wind pressures are derived. If the wind speed has a trailing C then cyclonic conditions are assumed. Vu Vs qu qs = = = = ultimate design wind speed serviceability wind speed ultimate wind pressure serviceability wind pressures = = = 0.4017Vu 0.0006(Vu)2 0.0006(Vs)2
For wind loads upwards the external pressure coefficient is set at 0.90. with the internal pressure coefficients preset at 0.20, for cyclonic conditions the internal pressure coefficient is set at 0.70. For wind loads downwards the external pressure coefficient is set at 0.40, with the internal pressure coefficients preset at 0.30, for cyclonic conditions the internal pressure coefficient is set at 0.65. For wind loads left to right the external pressure coefficient is set at 1.00, with the internal pressure coefficients preset at zero. For serviceability wind loads downwards the external pressure coefficient is set at 0.90. with the internal pressure coefficients preset at 0.20, for cyclonic conditions the internal pressure coefficient remains set at 0.20. For serviceability wind loads upwards the external pressure coefficient is set at 0.40. with the internal pressure coefficients preset at 0.30, for cyclonic conditions the internal pressure coefficient remains set at 0.30.
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12.2.5 Truss Design Statement for AS/NZS4600:2005 12.2.5.1 Load Combinations
Load Combinations from AS/NZS/1170 & NASH Standard: Load Case 1 G+S Load Case 2 Ws Load Case 3 1.2G + 1.5Q Load Case 4 0.9G + Wu Load Case 5 1.2G + Wd (not used for the -D version) Load Case 6 1.2G + 0.4Q + 1.5S Load Case # 1.2G + 1.5P # - one load case for each chord panel Where G Q S Ws Wu Wd P = = = = = = = gravity load or dead load live load or short term load snow load wind serviceability load wind load upwards wind load downwards 1.1kN applied mid span
Load Cases 1 & 2 are used for serviceability checks, and all load cases are checked for strength and stability checks. Snow loads will not appear when there is no snow load present. This applies to both Load Case 1 and Load Case 6. Load Case 4 and Load Case 5 applies the internal wind pressure to the truss top chord.
12.2.5.2
Serviceability Checks
For serviceability checks, all members are checks for deflection mid span and displacement at each node point. For members under dead load, the limits are set at a maximum of length on 300, were a member is cantilevered the limit is set at length on 150. Where members are under wind load only, the limits are set at a maximum of length on 150, were a member is cantilevered and under wind load only the limit is set at length on 75.
12.2.5.3
Strength and Stability Checks
Strength and stability checks are carried out to AS/NZS4600:2005. For strength and stability checks, all members in all load cases are checked without exception. Items check for are listed below: Compression Bending Shear Tension Combined bending and compression Combined bending and tension Combined bending and shear
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12.2.6 Truss Design Statement for SASFA Code 2007 12.2.6.1 Load Combinations
Load Combinations from SASFA Code: Load Case 1 1.1G + 1.1S Load Case 2 0.6W Load Case 3 1.2G + 1.6Q Load Case 4 0.9G + 1.3Wu Load Case 5 1.2G + 1.3Wd Load Case 6 1.2G + 0.4Q + 1.6S Load Case # 1.2G + 1.6P # - one load case for each chord panel Where G Q S Ws Wu Wd P = = = = = = = gravity load or dead load live load or short term load snow load wind serviceability load wind load upwards wind load downwards 1.1kN applied mid span
12.2.6.2
12.2.6.3
Strength and stability checks are carried out to AS/NZS4600:2005. For strength and stability checks, all members in all load cases are checked without exception. Items check for are listed below: Compression Bending Shear Tension Combined bending and compression Combined bending and tension Combined bending and shear
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12.2.7 Truss Design Statement for AISI S100-2007 LRFD

Load & Resistance Factor Design (LRFD)
12.2.7.1
Load Combinations
Load Combinations from IBC2009: Load Case1 G+S Load Case 2 Q Load Case 3 Wu Load Case 4 1.2G + 1.6Q + 0.5S Load Case 5 1.2G + 1.6Wu Load Case 6 1.2G + 0.5Q + 1.6S Load Case # 1.2G + 1.6P # - one load case for each chord panel Where G Q S Wu Wd P = = = = = = gravity load or dead load live load or short term load snow load wind load upwards wind load downwards 1.1kN applied mid span
Load Cases 1, 2 & 3 are used for serviceability checks, and all load cases are checked for strength and stability checks. Snow loads will not appear when there is no snow load present. This applies to both Load Case 1, 4 and Load Case 6. Load Case 5 applies the internal wind pressure to the truss top chord.
12.2.7.2
12.2.7.3
Strength and stability checks are carried out to AISI S100-2007 LRFD. For strength and stability checks, all members in all load cases are checked without exception. Items check for are listed below: Compression Bending Shear Tension Combined bending and compression Combined bending and tension Combined bending and shear
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12.2.8 Truss Design Statement for CSA S136-2007 LRFD 12.2.8.1 Load Combinations
Load Combinations from CSA S136-2007: Load Case1 G+S Load Case 2 Q Load Case 3 Wu Load Case 4 1.25G + 1.5Q Load Case 5 1.25G + 1.4Wu Load Case 6 1.25G + 0.5Q + 1.5S Load Case # 1.25G + 1.5P # - one load case for each chord panel Where G Q S Wu Wd P = = = = = = gravity load or dead load live load or short term load snow load wind load upwards wind load downwards 1.1kN applied mid span
Load Cases 1, 2 & 3 are used for serviceability checks, and all load cases are checked for strength and stability checks. Snow loads will not appear when there is no snow load present. This applies to both Load Case 1, 4 and Load Case 6. Load Case 5 applies the internal wind pressure to the truss top chord.
12.2.8.2
12.2.8.3
Strength and stability checks are carried out to CSA S136-2007 (also numbered AISI S1002007). For strength and stability checks, all members in all load cases are checked without exception. Items check for are listed below: Compression Bending Shear Tension Combined bending and compression Combined bending and tension Combined bending and shear
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12.2.9 Truss Design Statement for BS5950-5:1998 12.2.9.1 Load Combinations
Load Combinations from BS5950: Load Case 1 G+S Load Case 2 Ws Load Case 3 1.4G + 1.6Q Load Case 4 G + 1.4Wu Load Case 5 1.2G + 1.4Wd (not used for the -D version) Load Case 6 1.2G + 0.8Q + 1.4S Load Case # 1.2G + 1.6P # - one load case for each chord panel Where G Q S Ws Wu Wd P = = = = = = = gravity load or dead load live load or short term load snow load wind serviceability load wind load upwards wind load downwards 1.1kN applied mid span
12.2.9.2
12.2.9.3
Strength and stability checks are carried out to BS5950-5:1988 with effective section properties calculated using AISI-AS/NZS4600 method. For strength and stability checks, all members in all load cases are checked without exception. Items check for are listed below: Compression Bending Shear Tension Combined bending and compression Combined bending and tension Combined bending and shear
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12.2.10 12.2.10.1
Truss Design Statement for EN 1993-1-3:2006 Load Combinations
Load Combinations from EN 1990:2002: Load Case 1 G+S Load Case 2 Wu Load Case 3 Q Load Case 4 1.35G + 1.5Q Load Case 5 G + 1.5*Wu Load Case 6 1.35G + 1.5*Wd Load Case 7 1.35G + 1.5*Wd + 0.75S Load Case 8 1.35G + 0.9Wd + 1.5S Load Case # 1.35G + 1.5P # - one load case for each chord panel * 1.75 Factor when C (cyclone) wind specified. Where G = gravity load or dead load Q = live load or short term load S = snow load Ws = wind serviceability load Wu = wind load upwards Wd = wind load downwards P = 1.1kN applied mid span Load Cases 1, 2 & 3 are used for serviceability checks, and all load cases are checked for strength and stability checks. Snow loads will not appear when there is no snow load present. This applies to both Load Case 1, 7 and Load Case 8. Load Case 5 to Load Case 8 applies the internal wind pressure to the truss top chord.
12.2.10.2
12.2.10.3
Compression Bending Shear Tension Combined bending and compression Combined bending and tension
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Strength and stability checks are carried out to EN 1993-1-3:2006 with effective section properties calculated using AISI-AS/NZS4600 method. For strength and stability checks, all members in all load cases are checked without exception. Items check for are listed below:
12.2.11 12.2.11.1
Truss Design Statement for GB50009-2001 Load Combinations
Load Combinations from GB50009-2001: Load Case 1 G+S Load Case 2 Wu Load Case 3 Q Load Case 4 1.2G + 1.4Q Load Case 5 G + 1.4*Wu Load Case 6 1.2G + 1.4*Wd Load Case 7 1.2G + 1.4*Wd + 1.0S Load Case 8 1.2G + 0.85Wd + 1.4S Load Case # 1.2G + 1.4P # - one load case for each chord panel Where G = gravity load or dead load Q = live load or short term load S = snow load Ws = wind serviceability load Wu = wind load upwards Wd = wind load downwards P = 1.1kN applied mid span Load Cases 1, 2 & 3 are used for serviceability checks, and all load cases are checked for strength and stability checks. Snow loads will not appear when there is no snow load present. This applies to both Load Case 1, 7 and Load Case 8. Load Case 5 to Load Case 8 applies the internal wind pressure to the truss top chord.
12.2.11.2
12.2.11.3
Strength and stability checks are carried out to EN 1993-1-3:2006 with effective section properties calculated using AISI-AS/NZS4600 method. For strength and stability checks, all members in all load cases are checked without exception. Items check for are listed below: Compression Bending Shear Tension Combined bending and compression Combined bending and tension
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12.3 Conversions
From Length in ft ft in2 ft2 ft2 kip kN Ksi Ksi Psf Mph Kph Mph in4 in3 To mm mm m mm2 mm2 m2 kN kg MPa kN/m2 kN/m2 m/s m/s kph mm4 mm3 Forward 25.400000 304.800000 0.304800 645.160000 92903.040000 0.009290 4.448222 101.971621 6.894745 0.006895 20.8854 0.447040 0.277778 1.609344 416231.425600 16387.064000 Back 0.393700 0.003281 3.280840 0.001550 0.000011 107.642626 0.224809 9.806650 0.145038 145.038000 0.047880 2.236936 3.600000 0.621371 0.000002 0.000061
Area
Force
Stress
Wind Speed
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2 Intended Use of Software

Area of Concern Building size

Limitations 200m2 to 400m2

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Light to moderate for lightweight buildings

Braced Wall Spacing

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3 Standard CAD Hot Keys

Hot Key C CI D DD DE DI E EL EP* EX F I L LI M MI ML* MP O

Hot Key P PO PU QS R RE* RO S SN* ST T V VM VR* VV* X XD Z ZE

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4 Suggested Basic Procedure

Start a new layout drawing and 'Save As'

Setup borders as required (BSET)

Draw in wall frame layout (QSET, PTF)

Code wall frames and beams (PLI)

Check job with integrity check (PIC)

Add windows, doors and openings (AW,AD,UW,UD,PE,ED)

Complete roof, truss and floor layouts

Insert reference points from frames to trusses and floors

Make any Changes to frames then Update All (PLI)

Add bracing to frames (PCW)

Label wall panels and beams (PLA)

Check job with integrity check (PIC)

Add on-page reports as required (POS,POD,POB,POO)

Dimension wall layout as required (DH, DV, DHH & DVV)

Add any other notations as required (QT)

Create bracing plan and uplift plan if required (PCW, TUP)

Check job with integrity check (PIC)

Produce wall panels (PPD)

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5.1 New Layout Drawing

5.2 BSET Border Setups

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